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For many of us, it’s the lifeline of our retirement financial security. Estimates are that for nearly half of us over age 65, 50% of our income comes from Social Security. And for nearly ¼ of us, Social Security amounts to almost 90% of our retirement income. That’s a big…

For virtually all seniors, social security plays an important role in their financial health and well being. And for savvy computer hackers, it’s a rich target for identity theft and financial scams. A recent report in Reuters describes how the push to encourage seniors to create online social security accounts…

Following divorce, women are often in more a more vulnerable financial place than they had formally been. Many are not properly informed about benefits available to them from their former spouse despite the divorce, and this is especially troublesome if retirement is looming. For example, consider Social Security. Did you…

There’s a lot of myth and misunderstanding out there regarding the long term viability of Social Security. While it’s unlikely to go bust in our lifetime, there are serious policy questions about it’s long term viability and changes that need to happen. But that’s a provocative topic few politicians are…

It’s certainly not the usual holiday season this year. Whether you’re looking forward to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, or another cultural celebration, it’s unlikely you’ll partake in the usual festivities or merrymaking. In fact, very little may resemble prior years’ celebrations, with perhaps the exception of gift-giving. But even that will…

It’s hard for us mere mortals to keep track of the budget negotiations currently ongoing in Congress. But that doesn’t negate the fact that for many older adults, the ultimate legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the President could have a profound impact on your health and…