Statistics Showing How Bad America's Retirement Crisis Is

Statistics Showing How Bad America's Retirement Crisis Is

Article Excerpt: "...Many Americans face a more difficult retirement than their parents enjoyed, thanks to vanishing employer pension benefit programs, potential cuts in Social Security benefits and rising health care costs, according to The Nation’s Retirement System, a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (PDF). Whether you’re approaching retirement or that post-career time is decades away, you’ll want to know what you’re up against when it comes to preparing for retirement. ..."

Resource: www.debt.com

Retirement Crisis,Inflation,The Biden Years,Biden Legacy,

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana?

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana?

Article Excerpt: "...Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved Marijuana and it’s illegal in most states, Medicare won’t cover the medication. Many states don’t recognize cannabis as having medicinal properties until it’s legalized on the federal scale, so no type of insurance will cover you in the dispensaries. While coverage for your THC inhalation may not be approved, cannabinoid-based medications that are approved by the FDA may have coverage...."

Resource: www.medigap.com

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Woman facing murder charges in deaths of Florida couple murdered in retirement community

Woman facing murder charges in deaths of Florida couple murdered in retirement community

Article Excerpt: "...Vickie Lynn Williams, 50, went before a Lake County judge Saturday. ..."You are charged with one count of grand theft statutory property. The other charges are two counts of murder in the first degree. After reviewing your criminal indigent status, I've appointed the public defender's office to represent you," Judge Emily Curington said during the Zoom court session. "There's no bond on any of these three charges."..."

Resource: www.foxnews.com

Crime on Retiree,

Biden Promises Just Hot Air When it Comes to Retiree's on Social Security

Biden Promise Tracker

Article Excerpt: "..."To bolster retirement security for older African Americans who have spent a lifetime working, the Biden Social Security reform plan will raise benefits for vulnerable beneficiaries...Biden proposes to boost average benefits across the board while putting Social Security on a long-term path to solvency by raising payroll taxes for workers with more than $400,000 in earnings"

Resource: www.politifact.com

Biden Promises Based on Color and or Race, Biden Legacy,Social Security,Retirement During Biden Years, Failed Promises,

Alabama | U.S. Space and Rocket Center soars as Huntsville’s top attraction

U.S. Space & Rocket Center soars as Huntsville’s top attraction

Article Excerpt: "...With Artemis I and Orion getting off the ground in 2022, it’s probably no surprise that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center continues to soar as the top attraction not only in Huntsville, but also the state. But other attractions in the Rocket City such as the Huntsville Botanical Garden and the Orion Amphitheater..."

Resource: www.al.com

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Retirement Activity Spotlight | Paige Minds the Gap | Exploring the South, traveling the world

Take a Free Mural Tour of Huntsville, Alabama

While Huntsville has a long history of rocket scientists and engineers, we can’t forget about the amazing creative people who call the Rocket City home. Explore the city’s creative side with this fun, free, self-guided mural tour.

Reference: Paige Minds the Gap

More Attacks on U.S. Power Grid on Christmas Day 2022 | 3 Washington state substations attacked

Article Excerpt: "...Three electricity substations in the Tacoma, Washington, area were attacked Sunday..."

Resource: Attacks on America

Attacks on U.S. Power Grid

Social Security update: Second check in rare double monthly payment worth $1,755 will arrive 8 days

Social Security update: Second check in rare double monthly payment worth $1,755 will arrive 8 days

Article Excerpt: "...December is one of three months in the year in which people receive two Supplemental Security Income payments. The other months with two installments this year were April and September. ..."

Resource: www.msn.com

Supplemental Security Income payments,Social Security,

Social Security COLA Was Nearly 50% Behind Inflation in 2022 — What It Could Mean for 2023

Social Security COLA Was Nearly 50% Behind Inflation in 2022 — What It Could Mean for 2023

Article Excerpt: "...The Senior Citizens League estimates that the 2022 COLA fell short of actual inflation by an average of 46% a month. The average Social Security payment fell short by $42.35 per month, or more than $508 for the full year. Even with inflation easing — it fell to 7.1% in November, marking its first dip below 8% since February — the rate is still well above the 5.9% COLA. One result is that a rising number of U.S. seniors are living in or near poverty. Recent surveys of adults aged 65 and older by the Senior Citizens League found that one-third of survey participants reported applying for food stamps..."

Resource: yahoo.com

COLA,Social Security,

Nothing But Hot Air for Social Security Pensions While Illegals Treated Like Royalty

Social Security benefits: Is extra $200 monthly payment coming?

Article Excerpt: "...A bill introduced in Congress by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) would put an additional $200 in the pockets of Social Security beneficiaries. “$200 a month can make a significant difference for many people.”..."

Resource: www.nj.com

Never Too Late: Building Muscle and Strength After 60

Never Too Late: Building Muscle and Strength After 60

Article Excerpt: "..."Retirees, take note and flex that bicep...The UAB Center for Exercise Medicine at the University of Alabama has carried out many studies showing that people in their 60s and 70s..."

Resource: Federal Retirement News

Exercise,Health,

Should You Really Start Taking Social Security in 2023?

Should You Really Start Taking Social Security in 2023?

Article Excerpt: "...with stock prices falling and inflation surging. Many people are also concerned that a recession is looming, which could spell trouble for those on the verge of retirement. If this economic uncertainty continues into 2023, is it still the right time to start taking Social Security benefits? Or should you hold off? It depends on a few factors. ..."

Resource: www.fool.com

Social Security

60-day rollover rule: What retirement investors need to know

60-day rollover rule: What retirement investors need to know

Article Excerpt: "...The 60-day rollover rule is one of the many traps that lie in wait for investors rolling over a retirement account such as a 401(k) or IRA. You have to follow the rules exactly, or you could end up paying significant penalties — so it’s tricky and potentially costly if you get it wrong. Fortunately, it’s not that tough to do it correctly, and a little planning can easily get you through it. Here’s how to safely navigate the 60-day rollover rule..."

Resource: www.bankrate.com

60-day rollover rule

10 Best Southeast Cities To Retire on a Budget of $2,300 a Month

10 Best Southeast Cities To Retire on a Budget of $2,300 a Month

Article Excerpt: "...1. Huntsville, Alabama Total monthly expenditure: $2,085.60 Livability: 79 And the best bang for your buck in the Southeast? None other than the one and only Rocket City, otherwise known as Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is steeped in history and is regularly touted as one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. It offers retirees a big-city experience with genuine southern hospitality. ..."

Resource: www.gobankingrates.com

10 Best Southeast Cities,Huntsville Alabama,Rocket City,

SWAT team looking for a stolen iPhone swoops in on retired postal worker

SWAT team looking for a stolen iPhone swoops in on retired postal worker

Article Excerpt: "...However, the address’s only resident was Ruby Johnson, 77, (pictured) and no firearms or any of the stolen goods were found on the site. ...The Tame Apple Press has been reminding police that Apple states that "Find My" is designed to pinpoint approximate locations and should not be used as a tool for initiating SWAT raids. However, surely they mean to say that the software does not work as advertised as clearly it did not in this case."

Resource: www.fudzilla.com