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Social Security and Working: Everything You Need to Know
/ / / Social Security and Working: Everything You Need to Know Social Security and working: believe it or not, the two are more or less completely compatible with each other. You can absolutely get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, there are a few things that you do need […] More
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Dow Gains 300 Points After New Economic Data Indicates Inflation Has Peaked
Topline The stock market jumped for a second day in a row after more economic data showed that pricing pressures eased in July, which added to investors’ hopes that inflation may have peaked—though some experts warn it could still be a long way to go before the Fed pivots away from its aggressive monetary policy […] More
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Job Ads Signal Young Workers are Preferred
August 11, 2022 Job Ads Signal Young Workers are Preferred The Age Discrimination and Employment Act states that job ads “may not contain terms and phrases that limit or deter the employment of older individuals.” Yet some job ads do just that. One ad posted in 2014 sought applicants with “3 to 7 years (no […] More
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Florida Governor DeSantis Pivots From Bullying LGBTQ Kids To Endangering State Pensions
Are government workers who rely upon underfunded state pensions willing to allow DeSantis to risk … [+] their retirement security for his political gain? AFP via Getty Images From facilitating the spread of Covid in Florida, to bullying kids about wearing protective masks and their sexual orientation, Governor Ron DeSantis has demonstrated reckless disregard for […] More
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Tech Stocks Are Leading Markets Higher Again, But Analysts Split On Whether Rebound Will Continue
Topline With the stock market rising significantly from its low point nearly two months ago, tech stocks appear to be back in vogue after being shunned by investors during the widespread selloff earlier this year, once again leading the market higher as investors snap up shares. Tech stocks have made a comeback in recent months, […] More
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The New Medicare Drug Bill Is Big, But Seniors Won’t See Many Of Its Benefits For Years
Prescription drugs are photographed September 11, 2000. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) Getty Images The big tax, climate, and health bill that Congress could pass as soon as Friday could substantially lower drug costs for millions of Medicare enrollees. But older adults may not feel much of its impact for years. The bill, passed by […] More
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Dow Jumps 400 Points After Consumer Prices Cool Slightly In July—Has Inflation Peaked?
Topline The stock market surged higher on Wednesday after a better-than-expected inflation report for July, boosting investor sentiment as consumer prices fell for the first time in months, adding to hopes that inflation may have finally peaked. The surprise slowdown in consumer prices gives the Fed “plenty of cover” to slow the pace of rate […] More
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How Medical Bills Cut Into Retirees’ Income And How You Can Close The Gap
(Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images In a perfect world, Medicare would cover every possible medical expense in retirement. But most retirees don’t live in that world, so they have significant out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses. According to a new study, “even with Medicare coverage and […] More
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Some Experts Are Warning Of A ‘Bear Market Rally’—Here’s Why Stocks Could Hit New Lows
Topline Several Wall Street experts are warning that despite moving higher in recent weeks, the stock market still has further to fall—with recent gains likely to be nothing more than a “bear market rally,” as investor concerns about Fed rate hikes and slowing economic growth continue to weigh on markets. Recent optimism about a market […] More
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Inflation And Pension Lump Sums: Timing Is Everything
The key to making the decision between a pension and lump sum offer is being fully informed so you … [+] can make the decision that is right for your individual circumstances. getty Many employers with Defined Benefit Plans provide an option for a retiree to take a lump sum instead of a monthly pension. […] More
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Encouraging People with Disabilities to Work
August 9, 2022 Encouraging People with Disabilities to Work Having a physical or mental disability can make it impossible to work. But for people with disabilities who are able, it’s crucial they get the support they need so they can work and feel productive, self-sufficient, and part of a larger community. So who are they? […] More
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Nine Retirement Strategies To Protect Against Inflation And Stock Market Declines
Discover smart ways to boost your retirement income while making every spending dollar count. getty Retirees are getting doubly squeezed by inflation and declines in their retirement savings; many pre-retirees are understandably worried as well. For many seniors, it’s a déjà vu from the 1960s and 1970s, when the United States experienced high inflation and […] More
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