Social Security
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Industry Hit by Class Actions
By Elizabeth D. FestaIt is no surprise that federal securities class action filings increased in 2008 over the previous year's levels given the upheaval in the financial markets...
January 23, 2009
Benefits increase for Social Security disability recipients - good news for boomers this year, but what happens in 2010?The largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 25 years for Social Security recipients this year means boomers with disabilities are also reaping the benefits. However, projections...
January 12, 2009
Treasury Eyes Ideas For Keeping Workers On JobOne way to reform Social Security might be to increase the minimum early retirement age to 63, from the current minimum of 62, according to ...
January 12, 2009
Treasury Eyes Ideas For Keeping Workers On JobOne way to reform Social Security might be to increase the minimum early retirement age to 63, from the current minimum of 62, according to ...
January 08, 2009
Boomers await Obama's plan to overhaul retiree spendingWith a record $1.2 trillion deficit, boomers await President-elect Barack Obama's plan to overhaul Medicare and Social Security. The plan would be "a central part"...
January 06, 2009
Social Security Administration offers new "Retire Online" application serviceThe Social Security Administration's new campaign for its "Retire Online" application tool boasts the phrase, "it's now easier to retire than ever online." Let's hope...
January 05, 2009
Bush worst president for baby boomers?As we say fare thee well to President Bush, our friends at babyboomeradvisorclub.com raise a good question - was George W. Bush the worst president...
January 01, 2009
New Year, Same Issues?It's no secret that the securities and investments industry in 2009 will be shaped by the ramifications of 2008's events. According to a new series...