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Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Passes House
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In mid-June the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), which would create a one-stop-shop of resources to support grandparents raising grandchildren.
Social Security Column: 5 Steps for Social Security Success
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
No matter how much you’ve planned, there’s no better time than now to think about your future.
Recent Community Forum Held to Help Older Pennsylvanians Avoid Scams
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Three cabinet secretaries from the Wolf administration recently traveled to Pottstown for a community discussion protecting older Pennsylvanians from scams and financial exploitation.
Pre-Retirement Workshop Scheduled for School Workers
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The Dauphin and Cumberland County Chapters of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will sponsor a free pre-retirement workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Mechanicsburg Middle School, 1750 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg.
Americans Assess Their Prospects for Retirement
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You may dream of retirement, but many Americans are less than fully confident that they’ll be able to.
Savvy Senior: Income Tax Filing Requirements for Retirees
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to file this year.
Social Security News: Is it Medicare or Medicaid?
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.” They’re both health insurance programs run by the government.
5 Steps to Help Ensure You Will Have Enough for Retirement
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- Written by Ray LeVitre, CFP Ray LeVitre, CFP
For many years, financial planners have espoused general formulas for determining the amount of income retirees will need.
Social Security News: ‘Wounded Warriors’ Site Supports Veterans
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Supporting veterans and active-duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones.