Needed, a well-crafted social security net for all To have the fruits of growth trickle down while offering a sense of social security, policymakers in India must embrace policies that enable equitable growth The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Mystery over Snowdonia ‘post snatcher’ A “phantom post snatcher” is “prowling” the remote Welsh countryside by night and removing marker signs from a popular hiking trail in Snowdonia, said The Times. After the signposts, which are essential for those hiking the 83-mile Snowdonia Slate Trail, disappeared, a spokesperson for the trail said they were baffled.… The Week · Aug 23, 2023
BRS will return to power with more seats, asserts KCR BRS set to return to power; CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao cautions people against voting for parties that make tall promises. BRS will win thumping majority, more seats than before. CM criticizes Congress for not implementing schemes like Rythu Bandhu, 24x7 free power supply. BRS has increased social security pensions, implemented… The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
Four Things Gen Xers Can Do Now to Reach Retirement Goals Gen Xers have realized that retirement is a lot closer than it used to be. Focusing on these four things now can mitigate risks and help ensure a secure financial future. Kiplinger · Aug 20, 2023
Pensioners’ associations seek universal pension for senior citizens At Mysuru's Pensioners' Conf., senior citizens demand universal pension of ₹3,000/month. Convenor of Coordination Committee of Pensioners' Association of Mysuru, Krishnamurthy C.R., highlights need for social security measures like other countries. 10 crore senior citizens in India have no source of income. Push cart vendors unable to push carts after… The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Benefits of Doing Roth IRA Conversions Early in Retirement Retirees could cut their lifetime tax burden as well as minimize taxes’ impact on the long-term wealth of their heirs. Kiplinger · Aug 19, 2023
No, Joe Biden’s not too old to run again Joe Biden is better at 80 than at 50, Mona Charen writes. The numbers show that, if he wins, he’s likely to make it through a second term as president just fine. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023
When Is the Right Time to File for Social Security? Some say you should claim your benefits ASAP, while others say wait until 70. The bottom line: What works for someone else might not work for you. Here are some considerations. Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2023
Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain Getting to retirement is only half the goal. That’s why having a cash cushion, minimizing taxes and more are so important to having a successful retirement. Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2023
With more than one lakh beneficiaries, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has maximum number of social security pensioners The number of social security pension beneficiaries have crossed 1 lakh in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, which has the highest number of beneficiaries among all local bodies in Kerala. The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023
Colorado says millions had their healthcare data stolen after MOVEit breach More than four million people had their data taken, including Social Security Numbers and postal addresses. TechRadar · Aug 15, 2023
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Social Security Given women’s longer lives and lower earnings, it’s more important than ever to understand how the complex rules of Social Security benefits apply to you. Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2023
Could Supplemental Income Strategies Work for Your Retirement? Financial tools that are sheltered from swings in the markets or take advantage of rising interest rates could help see you through your golden years. Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2023
Happy Birthday, Social Security: Celebrate by Avoiding These Three Mistakes As Social Security commemorates its 88th year, here are a few things to keep in mind when you start thinking about claiming benefits. Kiplinger · Aug 14, 2023
Kiplinger · Aug 13, 2023 Are You Mistakenly Dead to the IRS? A new report says the IRS placed 'deceased locks' on accounts of more than 90,000 taxpayers who weren’t dead.
Fortune · Aug 7, 2023 Boomer retirees’ 2024 COLA is still set to get slashed by more than half Social Security's 2024 COLA will be far less generous than this year's.
Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2023 Three Reasons to Claim Social Security as Soon as You Retire: Why Wait? Let’s consider a couple of scenarios where it might make more sense to opt into your Social Security benefits sooner rather than later.
Kiplinger · Aug 3, 2023 Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to Follow Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
Kiplinger · Aug 3, 2023 The High Costs of Senior Caregiving Out-of-pocket costs for caregivers average about $7,000 per year. Here's how to get some help.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2023 Up to 100,000 Centrelink debts or potential debts miscalculated over two decades, ombudsman finds ‘Unlawfully apportioning’ income could cause incorrect calculations on welfare payments but practice unrelated to robodebt, report says
The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023 Distribution of ₹1,729-crore social security pensions to begin in Andhra Pradesh on August 1 The Andhra Pradesh government has made all arrangements for the distribution of social security pensions under the YSR Pension Kanuka scheme on August 1 (Tuesday). Deputy Chief Minister Budi Mutyala Naidu, in a statement on July 31 (Monday), said that the pension of 62.77 lakh beneficiaries for July would be…
The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023 Fresh clause in T.N. welfare scheme to benefit families of manual, inter-State migrant workers If a manual worker dies due to an accident at a worksite, his/her nominee or legal heirs are eligible for financial assistance for transportation of the body of the worker, from hospital to their native place. It would apply to inter-State migrant workers too and a clause to this effect…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 ‘I’m desperate’: Single mother students forced to repay benefits paid in error DWP asks one postgraduate to find £24,000 despite being told she was entitled to the universal credit claim
Zenger · Jul 29, 2023 Federal Government’s Massive Fiscal Shortfall Revealed In Treasury Report U.S. Treasury's Shocking Report: $124.1 Trillion in Debts and Unfunded Obligations
Barchart · Jul 27, 2023 Looking to Retire? What is the Ideal Retirement Age? Retirement continues to cause stress for Americans, as 44% state they're not on track to retire with the lifestyle they want. Here's how to fix that.