• A Retirement Income Tax Breaks from Low-Taxed Dividends

    Updated: 2012-02-29 00:13:11
    Income from savings help retired persons fill out their retirement income needs. Traditionally, the well-to-do have chosen municipal bonds for their tax-free income. But due to their tax-free condition, municipal bonds typically pay a considerably reduced rate of interest than ‘taxable’ corporate bonds. But whether well-to-do or not, every retirees require tax breaks. Some other income-based investments are usually taxed [...]

  • Article on Depression and Disability by Gabe Hermann and Lew Insler Now Available Online

    Updated: 2012-02-27 20:51:42
    New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Article on Depression and Disability by Gabe Hermann and Lew Insler Now Available Online February 27, 2012 Social Security Matters : Major Depression and Disability , by Gabriel Hermann and Lewis Insler can now be found in the most recent edition of Mental Health News online by clicking here Categories Social Security Disability Posted by Insler Hermann Permalink Email This Post Comments 0 Posted In : Social Security Disability Leave a comment Name Email Address URL Remember personal info Comments Preview Submit Subscribe Subscribe to this blog's feed Tell Us About Your

  • Singapore: New Group Home Programme Targets Low and Mid Income Elders

    Updated: 2012-02-24 14:03:26
    Low to mid income Singaporeans without a family can expect more mutual support homes within their communities. The government has started a pilot project of senior group homes, where seniors live together in a cluster of rental apartments.  These communities are meant for people who can no longer live on their own, but who choose [...]

  • Eurobarometer Survey on Active Ageing

    Updated: 2012-02-23 15:14:46
    The European Commission has recently published a survey on active ageing to understand citizens’ views and attitudes towards older people. The survey examines the contribution of older people in the workplace and society, as well as how best to promote the active role of older people in society. Active ageing is important because we are all living [...]

  • Retirement Links Roundup – President’s Day Edition

    Updated: 2012-02-19 19:27:33
    I was privileged to host the Carnival of Retirement this week. I also participated in the following carnivals. Yakezie Carnival at 101 Centavos Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at My University Money Totally Money at Faith Money Values Carnival of Financial Planning at 20′s Finances Carnival of Retirement at My Retirement Blog

  • Retirement Advice for Those who Can’t Afford to Save for Retirement

    Updated: 2012-02-18 19:55:38
    If you're like other people in America, you may be having difficulty saving for your retirement and want sound retirement advice. Even with the tax deduction, workers that make less than $40,000 - $50,000 per year might be strapped to find room in their budgets for a qualified plan contribution (e.g. 401k plan), especially if they have dependents. Once the [...]

  • Social Security Will Now Require All Representatives To File Appeals Electronically

    Updated: 2012-02-12 02:35:06
    As of March 16, 2012, the Social Security Administration will now require representatives to file Appeals electronically. Now when filing either a Request for Reconsideration or for a Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), representatives and Attorneys must do so electonically. SSA will provide a webcast informing representatives and attorneys of this Appeal change [...]

  • New York Court: Social Security Judge Not Required to Consult a Vocational Expert - Colon v. Commissioner of Social Security

    Updated: 2012-02-11 03:57:59
    : . New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Next New York Court : Social Security Judge Not Required to Consult a Vocational Expert Colon v . Commissioner of Social Security February 10, 2012 In reviewing a Social Security disability benefits claim a Social Security Administration SSA Administrative Law Judge ALJ often considers the opinions of a variety of individuals , including treating and consulting doctors , people familiar with a claimant's daily activities and vocational professionals , referred to in the claims process as vocational experts VEs In Colon v . Commissioner of Social Security the District

  • Feds Focus on Accuracy in Social Security Reform Hearing

    Updated: 2012-02-10 05:13:45
    New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Published by New York Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Attorney Insler Hermann , LLP Home Firm Website About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Previous Home Next Feds Focus on Accuracy in Social Security Reform Hearing February 10, 2012 Our elected officials in Washington , D.C . recently held the second in a series of hearings aimed at strengthening the Social Security disability system , this one focused on increasing accuracy in determining who is and who is not eligible for benefits . For every one tenth of one percent Social Security improves its payment accuracy , it can pay disability benefits for a full year to close to 5,300 people , said Sam Johnson R-TX Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee's Subcommittee on

  • Tax Relief for Disabled and Older Fairfax Virginia Residents

    Updated: 2012-02-07 22:46:09
    If you are disabled or over 65 you may qualify for Fairfax County real estate and car tax relief. Residents must file an application for relief between January 1 and April 1, 2012 if they have filed before. New applicants have until December 31, 2012 to file. WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE TAX [...]

  • USA Today Editorial: Opposing view: Disability Benefits Remains a Vital Lifeline

    Updated: 2012-02-06 22:35:04
    USA Today Editorial: Opposing view: Disability Benefits Remains a Vital Lifeline by Charles Martin Social Security Disability Insurance remains a vital lifeline for citizens who once held full-time jobs but have become too ill or injured to work. It is a time-honored expression of our nation’s commitment to help care for those who must stop [...]

  • Retirement Links Roundup – Super Bowl Edition

    Updated: 2012-02-06 00:06:59
    I’m spending today watching the Super Bowl rather than blogging but I do want to give a quick thanks to the following blogs for including my posts in their Carnivals. Yakezie Carnival at The Amateur Financier Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog Carnival of Financial Planning at The Amateur Finacier

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