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Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday
2008-06-30 13:45:00
WASHINGTON (AP) - One unpleasant task lawmakers will have over the July 4 recess is explaining to seniors why they didn’t stop a 10 percent fee cut, going into effect Tuesday, for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Physicians have been running ads hinting that patients may find doctors less willing to treat them. In a particularly vitriolic ...
What's Your Social Security IQ?
2008-06-05 00:00:00
Are you confused about how and when to apply for social security? Or about what Medicare really provides and what it costs? You have good reason to be confused. There's lots of detail and opportunity for misperception. If you're at...
How to Avoid Denial of Social Security Applications
2008-06-02 16:06:00
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is not an advocate of claims. One should not expect them to approve your claims as soon as possible. In contrast, they scrutinize and strictly assess applications filed before it.
Obama Pulling Old Dem Line on Social Security [Digg]
2008-05-19 03:39:00
The Democrat?s solution is to take more of your money and let them handle it. They earn less than 1% on any money that is left after they raid the cash box and that is supposed to make us feel good. Additionally, SS has been designated a government benefit by the SCOTUS and that benefit can be stopped at any time. We are not entitled to what we...
By: Stix Blog
Obama warns seniors on Social Security threats
2008-05-19 00:01:00
GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) - Democrat Barack Obama told seniors Sunday that Republican John McCain would threaten the Social Security that they and millions like them depend on because he supports privatizing the program. Obama turned to a bedrock, pocketbook issue as he spoke to about 130 people at an assisted living facility and sought to tie ...
Social Security List of Top Baby Names
2008-05-11 18:57:00
Here is a look at the Top 10 Baby Boy and Baby Girl Names as complied by the Social Security office from date on 2007 births.
Clara Social Security Income ( No More)
2008-05-11 01:00:00
Please click to enlarge document..This is What Used to be Dr Fernandez Social Security Income that has benefited Clara , and kept her bills paid since her retirement. What right does anyone have to take this away and to to bill yourself for Dr. Fernandez's social security income. I think I know my father Dr. Fernandez well enough to know he would have wanted his social sec to benefit his wife by allowing her to stay in her home with ALL her bills paid, including the needs of her caregivers. This is how much of Dr. Fernandez social security income , meant to benefit his wife and family is left - $(-98.00) Editors note: Since July of 2007 Clara's Social Security Income goes to pay for attorney fees, I get a lot of E mail from incredible readers who say "Ray they cannot take your mom Social Security it belongs to her and you are taking care of her." they say " the electric they cannot cut. it is against the law! " yeah right! What Law ?
We?re Cutting Your Social Security Check? Not If She Can Help It!!
2008-05-06 09:10:00
NSFW… Language… NSFW This lady takes no guff from ANYONE! Listen HERE addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Floscuatroojos.com-%2F2008%2F05%2F06%2Fwere-cuttin-g-your-social-security-check-no-t-if-she-can-help-it%2F'; addthis_title = 'We%26%238217%3Bre+Cutting+Your-+Social+Security+Check%26%23823-0%3B+Not+If+She+Can+Help+It%21%-21'; addthis_pub = '';
Hillary Clinton: ?Rich people, God bless us. We deserve all the??
2008-05-02 02:57:00
Yesterday Hillary Clinton had an interview with FOX’s Bill O’Reilly.  Clinton was talking about taxes on the wealthy, and what started off as a comment with good intentions (I think she did have good intentions) turned somewhat sour, ?And you know what?rich people?God bless us.  We deserve all the?opportunities to make sure our country and our blessings continue to the next ...
Lending Tree lead data stolen - do you know where your social security numb
2008-04-23 15:49:00
Talk about scary. We all knew that LowerMyBills.com and LendingTree.com provided for a ‘less-than-ideal’ customer experience as consumers got battered by hundreds of calls from rabid mortgage folks; but this announcement is just plain scary. Employees caught stealing data including consumer social security numbers at Lending Tree. The advent of ‘lead stealing’ from inside ...
Book Review: Win Your Social Security Disability Case: Advance Your SSD Cla
2008-04-21 20:29:00
Did you know that 75% of Social Security disability claims in the United States are initially denied? The appeals process has become an expected, yet tedious part of this procedure.. When you are sick or disabled this is not something you want to waste time and energy on. It is very easy to get overwhelmed or intimidated by filling out the long forms, so many people opt to get a lawyer because they think they can not even attempt the appeals process alone. This book is exactly what you need. A simple step by step guide through the entire Social Security disability case process, with easy to understand information at your finger tips. Don't get a lawyer, get this book! Click to read more ...
John McCain collecting social security benefits
2008-04-20 03:54:00
Check this out via USA Today: Republican presidential candidate John McCain had income of $405,409 in 2007 and $358,414 in 2006, his campaign just announced — figures that do not reflect the wealth of his wife, Cindy, but rather focus on his earnings as a U.S. senator, author, Social Security recipient and U.S. Navy veteran who receives a pension. Wait, what!? By no means has McCain broken the law here, but considering the fact that he is making over $400,000 a year, is married to a multi-millionaire (not to mention a thief and pill popper) and is also a Republican who advocated for private savings accounts as a means of shoring up the looming Social Security shortfall, doesn’t this make him just a bit of a HYPOCRIT!? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "John McCain collecting social security benefits", url: "http://www.tooprogressive.com/-2008/04/19/john-mccain-collecti-ng-social-security-benefits/" });
Social security disability
2008-04-19 21:26:00
Best place to gather information prior to initiating social security disability claim actions. The two primary social security disability programs ar1 Vote(s)
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Reverse mortgage like a second Social Security check
2008-04-17 17:00:00
Figures based on data from Golden Gateway Financial, report that the money seniors save from making mortgage payments, together with their monthly reverse mortgage checks will easily exceed the amount of their Social Security check.
Combining Social Security Disability and Worker?s Compensation
2008-04-16 16:53:00
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it possible for disabled people to continue earning income even though they are no longer working for their current employer. This is possible by offering Social Security Disability Income and Worker?s Compensation.
Can Social Security Supplemental Income Be a Part of Your Future Plans? Pos
2008-04-12 05:29:00
Social Security Supplemental Income and whose official term is Supplemental Security Income or SSI is an income supplement program established and supported by the federal government. If you are aged or disabled then SSI might just be able to help you out with cash provisions for your basic needs. The tax laws can be incredibly complicated to understand, especially for the Small Business Owner like yourself. How can you be expected to run your business AND keep up with all the tax rules and regulations? That's why over the years I've discovered many tax-saving strategies that will reduce your tax bill each and every year. These "strategies" are not difficult to understand, nor are they hard to implement.
Can Social Security Supplemental Income Be a Part of Your Future Plans?
2008-04-12 00:00:00
Social Security Supplemental Income and whose official term is Supplemental Security Income or SSI is an income supplement program established and supported by the federal government. If you are aged or disabled then SSI might just be able to help you out with cash provisions for your basic needs.
Social Security Reduction Suggestions
2008-04-11 07:31:00
Please bear with me on this post. I know it is a long one. I thought about splitting it apart, but it makes a lot more sense to me as a whole, since partial implementation of these ideas are much less effective than all of them. Have ideas to add or want ...
By: Exjackly
Investment Politics: Jobs, The Economy, and Social Security
2008-04-09 07:00:00
Who wants to be a president; the President of the United States? Social Security reform is the winning ticket. Research supports the thesis that Social Security reform would provide all the lubrication necessary to get our economic ball bearings rolling in the right direction. Economies do not grow, or increase employment, when job providers are ...
Group Calls For Social Security Reform
2008-04-04 10:44:00
In wake of the annual report issued last week by the Social Security and Medicare Trustees, a grassroots advocacy organization predicts a shaky financial future for retiring Americans unless someone in our nation’s capital takes action before it is too late. “The only shocking thing about the Social Security Trustees report is the glaring lack of ... read more
Social Security Attorney, a resource or a drawback
2008-03-31 18:45:00
Indisputably, the social security administration allows to some extent representation of a lawyer in matters relating to claims of social security benefits as well as in the proceedings (appeal) held within the system. In all instances, a claimant will usually wonder about the value of seeking refuge from a disability attorney in their respective benefits claims.
Social security/Medicare Watch: 2008
2008-03-30 19:52:00
Social Security and Medicare trustees' 2008 annual report was released recently.There are no big surprises in the report, but I find it fascinating to read about the projections for Social security and Medicare for the future. It is true that both programs are in financial trouble, but the situation is not anywhere as bad as some people think. Especially among 20 and 30 somethings, it has become fashionable to dismiss these "government programs".First, about the state of Social security: For years, the Social Security program has been taking in more in payroll taxes from existing workers than it needed to fund benefits. The government borrowed that surplus and promised to pay it back with interest by issuing special issue bonds to the program.The federal government will have to start paying back what it owes the Social Security trust fund in 2017 so the program can continue paying 100% of benefits. The trust fund will run dry by 2041. Without that cushion, Social Security wou...
Don’t Count On Social Security For Your Retirement
2008-03-28 12:59:00
If you’re in your 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s, you’ll probably see the full social security benefits promised to you when you paid into the system throughout your working career. This article from CNN Money via Yahoo Finance, talks about the report that was released this week that Social Security funds will be tapped out by 2041 if it is not reformed. So, that means that if you’re in your 20’s or 30’s, you’ll be funding social security for your parents, but you won’t get jack squat back when it’s your time to retire. The article goes on to talk about what the three presidential candidates would do to help reform the social security system. Here are the quotes from the article. Clinton, for instance, has pledged to stop the practice of the federal government borrowing the surplus paid into Social Security. That’s a noble idea, said Bixby, but difficult to achieve because the government relies on the money. In additi...
Social Security and illegal immigrants
2008-03-26 05:20:00
By VictorM:The 2008 report of the Social Security Trustees released today the "actuarial balance" of the system is better than it's been since 1993.Wow, how about that? Want to know why? It appears that instead of making up numbers to address illegal immigrants based on the make-up of the general population, they actually built a model that better represents that group.And guess what? Illegal immigrants tend to skew young. This benefits the system. Young people have more children than older people. This benefits the system. Some illegal immigrants pay taxes for a few years and then leave. This benefits the system. Bottom line: "This year's report results in ... a substantial increase in the number of working-age individuals contributing payroll taxes, but a relatively smaller increase in the number of retirement-age individuals receiving benefits in the latter half of the long-range period." Give or take a bit, it turns out that this shores up the Social Security system...
By: ARGville
Random News: Social Security Exhaustion Date, USPS Free Recycling Through M
2008-03-26 03:53:00
Original post on The Sun’s Financial Diary The government today updated its outlook on Social Security and Medicare and there’s no good news for folks who will retire in 10 years from now. According to the annual trustee reports released by The Department of Treasury, the Social Security Trust Fund will run into negative cash ...
Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on the 2008 Social Security an
2008-03-26 00:32:00
Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on the 2008 Social Security and Medicare Trust Fund Reports. FULL STREAMING VIDEO. Reports from the Board of Trustees - Status of the Social Security and Medicare Program. also available in Adobe PDF FORMATWashington--The Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees met this afternoon to complete their annual financial review of the programs and to transmit the Trustees Reports to Congress. I welcome my Cabinet colleagues.For decades, Social Security and Medicare have provided vital support for millions of Americans. As the baby boom generation moves into retirement, these programs face progressively larger financial challenges. If we do not take action soon to reform Social Security and Medicare, the coming demographic bulge will jeopardize the ability of these programs to support people who depend on them. Without change, rising costs will drive government spending to unprecedented levels, consume nearly all projected federal reven...
Protect your Social Security Number from Theft
2008-03-20 18:39:00
Have you seen the lifelock commercial where the CEO of Lifelock gives out his social security number? It sounds crazy that he would risk all that, but there is one reason why he does that. To prove that his social security could never be stolen! Identity theft is easy and on the ...
Social Security Surveillance Act enters House
2008-03-19 19:23:00
If they can't get you with Real ID they will try to get you with your SS card. Check this out!read more | digg storyLiberty Central- Conservatism's Blog of Choice
Barack Obama: Tax and Spend Democrat Revealed
2008-03-12 18:44:00
Barack Obama has presented himself as the oracle of all that is hopeful. A man who can appeal to both Democrats and Republicans alike. A man of great conviction and real straight talk who promises that his 15 minutes as a Senator more than qualifies him to be leader of the free world. However, once Barack ...
Social Security #
2008-03-06 05:23:00
Does a tenant have the right to not release her social security number on her rental application/rental agreement? Obviously, for my protection I would prefer to have it.
My Debate on Abolishing Social Security
2008-03-01 01:37:00
Folks, I just made my final argument on Debate.com for abolishing Social Security. My opponent has yet to respond. When he does, I will post an update so you can go vote for me again. I'm one of the few people on Debate.com with an undefeated record. Thank you for your help; I really appreciate it. Here is the link to the debate. The pasted copy of the debate is below: Devil's Advocate -... Click the Headline Link to Visit Copious Dissent and Read the Full Story.
Social Security: America's Inflamed Appendix
2008-02-22 14:45:00
In the mid-60s, President Johnson flipped a switch and funding for Social Security went from a private trust account to a "pay as you go" system from the general fund. This decision represents a monumental lack of foreward thinking and general ignorance of population trends. Since that time, it has been apparent that this program would go bankrupt sooner rather than later. I'm sure you've heard the numbers. Some estimates say that by 2017 (now less than a decade away), there will be more retirees receiving social security benefits than there will be wage earners paying in. Not to be doomsday chicken little guy but this problem is more dangerous than any militant Islamo-whatever. As America grays, the problem gets worse.Right now, 6.2% of every wage dollar earned up to 102k, is withheld from your paycheck to go into feeding this behemoth. Additionally, your employer has to match that 6.2%. Anything after 102k annually is SS tax free. The Democrat fix would be to eliminate ...
Another Cause of Delay in Social Security
2008-02-21 15:15:00
For many of the Social Security disability benefits claimants, delays in their case hearings are just ordinary things and somewhat acceptable. However, since the majority of qualified beneficiaries are being greatly affected by this undue and long period of waits, the Social Security Administration must develop a strategy to resolve this issue once and for all.
How to Get Social Security for Both Spouses When There Is Only One Business
2008-02-15 07:09:00
A husband and wife who own a qualified business can choose to classify the business as a partnership for federal tax purposes by filing partnership tax returns, OR they can choose to classify the business as a sole proprietorship by filing a Schedule C (Form 1040) listing one spouse as the sole proprietor.In order for both husband and wife to receive credit for social security earnings, you can
Extreme Makeover - The Social Security Card Edition
2008-02-12 19:25:00
Perhaps not so extreme, but your basic cardstock social security card may get a high(er) tech makeover.  Two US congressmen are suggesting a card redesign with added security features in an attempt to make card forgery more difficult.  The proposed design includes a photograph, fingerprint, computer chip, barcode, and magnetic strip.  The fancy cards would cost $8 each to produce – a significant increase from the economical 50 cent cards used today, but the congressmen believe they would make it easier for employers to verify the validity of employee’s social security numbers.  Use of fake numbers is a significant problem - employers have reported 1.4 million social security numbers that do not exist according to the Government Accountability Office. Even if these cards get the enhanced security features, it still won’t be a good idea to carry the card with you - keep it in a safe place at home, preferably locked up.
By: Me and Me
Book Review: Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability:Getting and Keeping
2008-02-08 09:19:00
Author: David A. Morton III, M.D. If you have found yourself no longer able to work due to chronic illness, it is likely that you have had to either apply for disability benefits, via Social Security, or at least consider doing so. The various stages in the process and the question of whether you qualify for federal or state funds or both, can be quite confusing. What is meant by a "severe" impairment? And what do you do if you apply, but are denied benefits? Click to read more ...
I'd Never Personally Give My Social Security Number Out on the Radio, but T
2008-02-06 13:48:00
Yesterday I got a package of photos in the mail I had had developed and as I automatically started ripping up the packaging, making sure my name and address was ripped into at least 4 or 5 pieces, I 'caught' myself doing it and did I stop? Nope. It's what I do. I don't throw so much as a magazine or even junk mail away with my name and address left intact. There are too many instances of
Elderly Social Security Recipients Targeted By Scammers
2008-02-04 13:00:00
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning benefit recipients that they are currently the targets of a number of scams surfacing throughout the United States.Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security and Patrick O?Carroll, Jr., Acting Inspector General of Social Security reported that SSA had received numerous reports about telephone calls or visits from people alleging to be Social Security employees. In each case, the person attempted to obtain personal information, such as a Social Security or bank account number, from the Social Security recipient."I find it very troubling that our most vulnerable citizens are being targeted by these unscrupulous people,? Commissioner Barnhart stated. "I caution everyone to be extremely careful about releasing personal information."The perpetrators, who identify themselves as Social Security employees, have used a variety of tactics to obtain personal information. In one instance, the caller said the Agency was experiencing a po...
Solving Social Security: Fire the Politicians!
2008-01-29 15:09:00
As an investor, I've always wondered why Social Security is such a problem. What's so difficult about managing this particular Trust Fund, and why is it so different from other investment accounts that pay out a constant stream of income? The private sector does it routinely with defined benefit pension plans and fixed annuities, so what's the big deal? Is Social Security failing because it
Social Security
2008-01-21 13:25:00
A retired gentleman went to the social security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked him for his driver’s license to verify his age. He looked in his pockets and realized he had left his wallet at home. He told the woman that he was very sorry but he seemed to ...
Social Security Debit Card
2008-01-21 00:00:00
(http://www.money-zine.com/Cate-gory/Buying-Insurance/)In January of 2008, the Treasury Department announced plans to offer prepaid debit cards for recipients of Social Security. Coamerica Bank was chosen as the debit card issuer, and the Direct Express card should provide users with safer, and more convenient, access to their Social Security benefits compared to today's paper checks.
Long term effects of social security and medicare on our economy
2008-01-19 10:33:00
Photo By: Wit Here is the transcripts from a question I posed on http://diehards.org/forum/. I think it turned out interesting, here are the high lights. The conversation was rather long, so I will comment in another post. I asked the diehards, I recently watched an interview of David Walker by Glenn Beck, and ever since I ...
Clinton Resorts to Dishonest Smears Against Obama on Social Security Taxes
2008-01-17 23:30:00
Since being challenged by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton has increasingly resorted to dishonest attacks to attempt to revive her campaign. Talking Points Memo has posted a copy of a dishonest mailing being sent out by the Clinton campaign. Steve Benen reviews the mailer and finds it is neither honest or fair. The Clinton attack is based ...
SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM TARGETS SENIORS
2008-01-17 14:57:00
Callers try to get account numbersThe new year has produced a new scam targeted at seniors. Called "the Social Security Scam," a telemarketer attempts to elicit an elderly person's bank account and Social Security numbers.A number of the reports have surfaced nationwide, indicating that either the scam has been "syndicated" among criminals or that it is a large, sophisticated operation.The common factor is a caller who claims to be an employee of the Social Security Administration, and who tells the victim they are due to receive new Social Security cards. In some cases they may be told they are entitled to free "medical" cards.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/-news04/2008/01/ss_scam.html~San-dy G.
Hiring the Best Social Security Attorney for Your Claim
2008-01-15 19:30:00
Social Security representatives are supposed to be experts in the field of handling Social Security applications. From evaluating your case to filing an appeal after a case denial, an experienced advocate has the capability of providing the things you need to come up with a good turn out.
Insufficient Programs Demand Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyers
2008-01-15 18:18:00
Because of the growing number of people filing their applications for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, the SSA has come up with various ways to resolve the issue of backlogs and delays in approval. Yet, many eligible employees are still unaware of these recent developments that aim to help speed up the process.
How Can Social Security be Fixed?
2008-01-05 13:10:00
Recently, the Tribune ran a series on Social Security, examining some of the major problems the system faces as well as a few alternative solutions to ensuring a benefits system that’s viable in the long run. 
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