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The BBB is Warning Consumers About These Three Popular Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about three scams that were very popular in 2014 – and are likely to be go-to choices of scammers in 2015, as well. The three scams: Scam ...
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North Carolina Pension Changes Go Into Effect Jan. 1

Two big pension changes are coming to North Carolina in 2015. As of January 1, 2015, highly paid government workers in North Carolina will no longer be allowed to boost their pension ...
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Cincinnati Strikes Pension Deal — Here’s What It Means For Benefits

After nearly a year of negotiations, Cincinnati and its public workers have reached an agreement that aims to increase the sustainability of the city’s pension system. The city will ...
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Dispelling the Myth: For Many, Retirement Doesn’t Mean Lower Taxes

In a recent column, wealth manager Montgomery Taylor (CPA, CFP) has a simple message for soon-to-be retirees: don’t assume your tax burden will fall when you enter retirement. Taylor ...
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Low-Income Detroit Retirees Can Apply For Pension Aid — But They Only Have Until Dec. 31

Low-income retirees living in Detroit can apply for aid to offset some of the pension cuts brought on by the city’s bankruptcy this year. The program is a one-time offer – and ...
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How To Find Areas for Saving and Generate Retirement Income

USA Today recently talked with Donna Phelan, author of the new book Women, Money & Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well. The “sisters” in the book ...
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Iowa’s Social Security Tax Is No More

Eight years ago, Iowa began phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. In 2015, the phase-out will be complete and the Social Security checks of Iowans will no longer be taxed. Reported ...
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Video: Why Should You Invest?

Why should you invest your money as opposed to keeping it locked away in a savings account? This video offers an introductory explanation as to why.   Video credit: Money magazine ...
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Are Low Oil Prices Hurting Your Retirement Account?

Americans are thrilled to be saving money at the gas pump. But low oil prices aren’t good news for everyone – namely, oil and gas companies. And that affects many Americans who ...
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A History of the Social Security COLA

Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2015. The COLA is designed to protect benefits against inflation – but that protection hasn’t ...
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