The Biden Administration is flooding the United States with unvetted illegals, inhumanely flooding cities, schools and other resources. Additionally, Biden is buying the votes of college loan debtors and now rail workers while negotiating secret deals. At the same time the Biden Admin is severely underestimating the rage of the retired and retiring blue collar workers on Social Security. With a huge, enraged voting block of 69.1 million people receiving benefits from programs administered by the Social Security Administration ( SSA ) in 2019, the Biden Admin will see this overlooked, huge populace make a statement thru voting in the midterms and 2024. Sadly, the military hating Biden admin has abandoned disabled veterans as well by not increasing Social Security pay and V.A. disability. Again, with a fairly sizeable voting block of Nearly 3.9 million veterans (19.5%) receiving disability compensation, this overlooked group will speak at the voting booth as well. It is truly sad that the United States, under the Biden Administration, military disabled veterans and social security pensioners dont mean anything to them since most are not in the workforce anymore. It's like the Biden Administration feels this large group of voters (and families) are meaningless after they have served their purpose. It is horrible and a huge humanitarian crisis to ignore our once hardworking and loyal workforce. The Biden Admin needs to start looking out for the best interest of Americans ...especially those trying to survive on Social Security. These groups need to stand together and make their voice clear thru voting.
Reference: The Federal Retirement NewsFriday, September 16, 2022
Why is the Biden Admin Ignoring the Social Security Pensioners While Giving Money Freely to Illegals and Unions
Biden Ignores Elderly on Social Security But Intervenes in Rail Strike Threat Providing Huge Wage Increases
Title: Biden scores deal on rail strike, but worker discontent emerges
Article Snip: "Union leaders had pushed for 15 days of paid sick leave, but the proposed deal landed on just one day. “It’s impossible right now to make heads or tails of what this agreement means, and it’s disgraceful how opaque is it,” said Ron Kaminkow, a locomotive engineer and member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. White House, which had launched an all-out effort in recent days to prevent a shutdown that could have had significant economic and political ramifications in the run-up to the 2022 midterm elections. ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.comMonday, September 12, 2022
What are the 13 states that don't tax pensions or Social Security?
Title: What are the 13 states that don't tax pensions or Social Security?
Article Snip: "States without pension or Social Security taxes include:
Alabama.
Alaska.
Florida...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
China and Mexico are Winning at the U.S. Destruction Game With the Help of the Biden Admin
Title: From China to Mexico to NYC: How fentanyl became ‘a weapon of mass destruction’ in the US
Article Snip: "Once fentanyl reaches the market, traffickers move it to nearby apartments where the drug gets chopped up and packaged into small glassine envelopes. The drugs are then sold on the streets of the city — and up and down the East Coast. “It comes in with the produce,” said Bridget Brennan, who heads the city’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, noting that densely packed fentanyl bricks, hidden in box trucks and 18-wheelers, travel by highways from the border with Mexico to the Great Lakes region before coming east. ..."
Reference: nypost.comFriday, September 2, 2022
America’s $7 Trillion Retirement Crisis Is Only Getting Worse
Title: America’s $7 Trillion Retirement Crisis Is Only Getting Worse
Article Snip: "...Economic turmoil took a toll on savings in the first half of 2022 and that’s just the tip of the iceberg as many in the US lack employer-sponsored plans. ..."
Reference: www.bloomberg.comBill would eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits: ‘You Earned It, You Keep It’
Title: Bill would eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits: ‘You Earned It, You Keep It’
Article Snip: "... Minnesota Democrat is pushing Congress to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, recently introduced the “You Earned It, You Keep It Act” to repeal federal taxes on Social Security benefits for retirees across the country. ..."
Reference: www.al.comNo Pay Raise for Federal/Postal Retirees but Biden plans 4.6 percent average pay raise for federal employees in 2023
Article Snip: "...For civilian federal employees covered by the General Schedule and some other pay systems, Biden said there would be a 4.1 percent across-the-board base pay increase..."
Reference: thehill.comMonday, August 29, 2022
States Where Your Retirement Will Cost Less Than $45,000 a Year
Title: States Where Your Retirement Will Cost Less Than $45,000 a Year
Article Snip: "...To help you choose the perfect place to retire, GOBankingRates used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the top 10 states where you can live out your golden years for less than $45,000 annually The study analyzed factors like groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, healthcare and the overall cost-of-living index in each state, all of which contribute heavily to your yearly expenses in retirement. These indices were then multiplied by the average annual expenditures of Americans aged 65 and older, which provided the final ranking of the top 10 states. ..."
Reference: yahoo.comThursday, August 18, 2022
Early retiree’s net worth is down over $200,000 since 2021, but he’s not going back to work: ‘That is the worst-case scenario’
Article Snip: "...Adcock hasn’t even considered the possibility of returning to full-time work, or even picking up a side hustle. “Absolutely, positively not. That’s never entered my head even a little bit,” says Adcock, who previously worked in information technology for 14 years. “That is the worst-case scenario.”..."
Reference: www.cnbc.comSt. Mary's County Navy retiree wins $100,000 scratch-off prize
Title: St. Mary's County Navy retiree wins $100,000 scratch-off prize
Article Snip: "...BALTIMORE, Md. (August 17, 2022)—He enjoys playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs that offer prizes totaling six digits or more, so when the retired U.S. Navy man claimed a prize Aug. 9 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, it was for a substantial sum: $100,000! The loyal player sets money aside for recreation, using only those funds to enjoy his Lottery hobby and sticking to a strict limit. ..."
Reference: somd.comThe Number Of Years $100,000 Will Add To Your Retirement Fund, Visualized
Title: The Number Of Years $100,000 Will Add To Your Retirement Fund, Visualized
Article Snip: "...Their model estimated spending at $50,595 per year, based on the average amount for persons between the ages of 65 and 74. They determined social security would cover nearly 39 percent of those yearly costs, leaving a retiree with around $2,559 worth for out-of-pocket expenses, which according to estimations could bump up by 2.2 percent each year...."
Reference: digg.comWednesday, August 17, 2022
Gardening in Retirement Grows in Popularity
Title: Gardening in Retirement Grows in Popularity
Article Snip: "...When people retire, especially from laborious jobs,they desire to wind down from working for someone else or a... Here is an example of a pond and garden being developed over time. In this example, a 41 year retiree from the federal government, says his pond area is simply an easy way to bring nature to your backyard while increasing aesthetic value. Join us for a 9 minute tour of a north Alabama backyard pond and garden. "
Reference: A Backyard Water GardenTuesday, July 12, 2022
What It Takes to Prepare for Retirement | Fresh insight into the saving and spending behaviors of retirees.
Article Snip: "...Deciding how much to save for retirement depends on the investor’s circumstances, the report says. This includes their income, the age at which they start saving and the lifestyle they have become accustomed to. For a 25-year-old making less than $90,000, the necessary annual savings rate ranges from 3% to 8%, depending on return assumptions and time horizons, while a 50-year-old man may need to save between 13% and 38% of gross income to achieve the same outcome. These figures demonstrate how early savers have a much better chance of achieving retirement success. ..."
Reference: www.planadviser.com15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To Retire
Title: 15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To Retire
Article Snip: "Retirement should be about enjoying your life with minimal stress and spending some time in an environment you find pleasing. To do that on a budget though, you'll need to choose a retirement destination that's not only affordable but also features a hospitable climate. To assist you in your relocation plans, GOBankingRates looked at hundreds of U.S. cities to find the cheapest places to retire that feature favorable weather. More often than not, retirees will find the most affordable and sunniest retirement destinations in the southernmost state of the continental U.S. -- Florida. In fact, one third of the 15 U.S. cities on this list are in Florida. To rank in the study, each city had to meet the following requirements..."
Reference: yahoo.comHow is Social Security taxed?
Title: How is Social Security taxed?
Article Snip: "...If your total income is more than $25,000 for an individual or $32,000 for a married couple filing jointly, you must pay federal income taxes on your Social Security benefits. Below those thresholds, your benefits are not taxed. up to 50 percent of your benefits if your income is $25,000 to $34,000 for an individual or ..."
Reference: www.aarp.orgWednesday, June 29, 2022
Federal Employee Retirement Made Simple: 11 Key Areas for Financial Peace as a Retired Federal Employee Paperback
Article Snip: "...looking for direction on how to navigate through your federal retirement benefits? In this book, you will find out about the TSP Modernization Act of 2017 and how the changes will affect you. You will learn about your FEGLI options, Health Insurance options, and what to do with your TSP (while you are working and in retirement). One critical mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. If you are wanting a successful and happy retirement, with total peace of mind, then this book will strategically guide you along your retirement journey and answer some of those questions that you have. ..."
Reference:Sunday, June 26, 2022
Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) | H.R.8005
Title: Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) | H.R.8005
The SSEA would boost benefits for current and new Social Security beneficiaries by $200 per month, or $2,400 per year.
Article Snip: "U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) in both houses of the U.S. Congress on June 9, 2022. This legislation seeks to keep Social Security solvent through 2096. But it goes beyond just keeping the program going. The SSEA would boost benefits for current and new Social Security beneficiaries by $200 per month, or $2,400 per year. Individuals wouldn’t have to wait until their full retirement age under the bill, either. Anyone who turns 62 would be eligible for the increase."
Reference: www.koamnewsnow.comWednesday, June 22, 2022
Americans BurningThrough Savings Due To Soaring Inflation, November Might Witness Worse
Title: Americans Changing Spending Habits Due To Soaring Inflation, November Might Witness Worse
Article Snip: "..."As bad as inflation seems now, Americans are likely to feel even more in the months ahead, as they burn through those accumulated savings," said the National Review. ...Seventy per cent of Americans are using their savings to cover rising prices, it said, citing a recent Forbes Advisor survey of 2,000 US adults"
Reference: www.india.comMonday, May 23, 2022
Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Summary of Recent Trends
Title: Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Summary of Recent Trends
Article Snip: "...Workers who retired under FERS received an average monthly annuity of $1,834. Employees retiring under FERS had a shorter average length of service than those under CSRS. FERS annuities are supplemented by Social Security benefits and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). ..."
Reference: www.everycrsreport.comRetiree warns others after losing $8,500 in check-washing theft
Title: Retiree warns others after losing $8,500 in check-washing theft
Article Snip: "...Retiree Cindy Redmond noticed something was wrong after she mailed two checks from her south Charlotte home. ...“(I) put the mail in the mailbox around (9 p.m.) and then went out for a walk about (10 p.m.) and saw the mailbox was open and empty,” Redmond said. “You get a gut feeling that’s not right. Our mailbox is never left open.” ...“It appears that the suspect was able to wash the check,” said Officer Johnathan Frisk..."
Reference: www.wsoctv.com