Monday, September 26, 2022

'Social Security And Medicare Cuts' | House GOP Says it Out Loud

Title: House GOP Says 'Social Security And Medicare Cuts' Out Loud

Article Snip: "..."This agenda is yet another reminder of who Republicans work for: Their Wall Street and Big Pharma donors," said Lawson. House Republicans are rolling out their agenda just weeks ahead of November midterm elections that will decide control of Congress next year. Politico reported Thursday that several Republican Senate candidates have openly advocated privatization of Social Security and Medicare on the campaign trail in recent weeks. "The privatization is hugely important..."

Reference: crooksandliars.com
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Friday, September 23, 2022

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Update

Title: Postal Retirees Deserve Better: Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act

Article Snip: "...The Social Security Fairness Act would repeal the WEP, which penalizes many APWU retirees who receive a civil service pension but paid into Social Security in previous employment. It also repeals the GPO, which unfairly penalizes many spouses and widows with prior employment pensions. This vote means that we are closer than ever to removing the GPO and WEP. ..."

Reference: apwu.org
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Friday, September 16, 2022

Why is the Biden Admin Ignoring the Social Security Pensioners While Giving Money Freely to Illegals and Unions

Title: Why is the Biden Admin Ignoring the Social Security Pensioners While Giving Money Freely to Illegals and Unions

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 News
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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.com
Haters of the Elderly, Joe Biden, Biden Admin, Starving Social Security Pensioners, Social Security, Destruction of those on Social Security,

Monday, 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...

"

Reference: usnews.com
13 states that don't tax pensions or Social Security

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.com
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Friday, 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.com


Bill 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.com
You Earned It, You Keep It Act


No Pay Raise for Federal/Postal Retirees but Biden plans 4.6 percent average pay raise for federal employees in 2023

Title: No 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.com


Monday, 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.com
Best States to Retire


Thursday, 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’

Title: 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.com


St. 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.com
Old Devil Doc, Lottery in Retirement,


The 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.com
Retirement Financial Planning, Retirement Savings,

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Gardening in Retirement Grows in Popularity

Pond-Images

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 Garden


Tuesday, July 12, 2022

What It Takes to Prepare for Retirement | Fresh insight into the saving and spending behaviors of retirees.

Title: 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.com


15 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.com
Beautiful Places To Retire


How 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.org
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Federal Employee Retirement Made Simple: 11 Key Areas for Financial Peace as a Retired Federal Employee Paperback

Title: 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:
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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.com
Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) | H.R.8005


Wednesday, 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.com