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Today is your last day to take advantage of a Social Security loophole

Apr 29, 2016
Laurence Kotlikoff, who authored a book on Social Security secrets, talks about a Social Security file-and-suspend strategy.
A Social Security loophole is closing Friday.
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Changes to food stamp program could cause up to 1 million Americans to lose benefits

Apr 1, 2016
For the first time since the recession, a time limit on benefits for certain adults will be returning.
In New York state alone, up to 45,000 residents could lose their food assistance benefits.
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Is Amazon alone?

Aug 17, 2015
Even the perks at technology companies reinforce long hours.

When will we see tech industry benefits for everyone?

Aug 5, 2015
Probably not for a while, but there is a ripple effect.

Wages and benefits see highest bump in six years

Jan 30, 2015
Pay, benefits costs grew at annual rate of 2.2 percent in 2014 – a telling trend.

Apps help employees care for aging parents

Jan 7, 2015
Helping employees with care may help them stay focused at work

Six expert secrets to a successful Social Security strategy

Jun 6, 2014
Perfecting your Social Security strategy in six (pretty) easy steps.
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Bad news, bad weather

Feb 21, 2014
Can bad weather be blamed for bad news?

DOMA's death changes economic life today

Jun 26, 2013
The Supreme Court's ruling striking down DOMA will change federal tax and social security benefits for legally married gay and lesbian couples around the country.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, DC on June 26, 2013 in anticipation of the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8.
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Americans still feel gloomy about the economy

Aug 23, 2012
The latest data on unemployment claims put them near their lowest levels since the start of the financial crisis. Hiring is slowly ticking up. So why aren't Americans feeling better about the economy?