Tuesday, January 17, 2017

3 Social Security Rules You Should Know By Heart

3 Social Security Rules You Should Know By Heart

Article Excerpt: "... Social Security's book of rules can -- at times -- read like a copy of War & Peace. But you shouldn't let that intimidate you. In the end, I believe there are three simple rules that every citizen of the United States needs to know by heart..."



Resource: madison.com



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Friday, January 13, 2017

6 Possible Civil Service Changes in the 115th Congress

6 Possible Civil Service Changes in the 115th Congress

Article Excerpt: "...There have been multiple proposals in recent years to eliminate the defined benefit portion of FERS and move new hires (not existing employees) to a plan based entirely on Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan..."



Resource: www.fedsmith.com



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Monday, January 9, 2017

Aren't you dead yet? Should Social Security's retirement age be raised to 69?

Should Social Security's retirement age be raised to 69?

Article Excerpt: "...That's three or more years later than what's normally considered retirement age, although "normal" is a shifting standard. It's also the age New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie proposed last year when he was running for president. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, also a candidate, also suggested a shift in the range of 68 to 70, though with few specific details..."



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