Legislation Proposed to End Seizure of Social Security Benefits for Debtors
Senator Ron Wyden (D. Oregon) introduced a bill on December 10, 2015 that would allow people in debt to the government to maintain their Social Security benefits. At present, Americans ...
Survey Says: Upcoming Retirees Not Financially Prepared
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, the next generation of retirees is ill prepared to transition into retired life. The survey, which was conducted on behalf of the Nationwide ...
NJ Bill Aims to Establish Patient-Staff Ratios in Nursing Homes
Members of 1199SEIU, a health care worker association, have proposed a bill that will mandate the minimum ratio of certified nurse assistants (CNAs) to patients in New Jersey nursing ...
Political Intelligence Firm Under SEC Investigation for Selling Non-Public Healthcare Information
Marwood Group Research LLC is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a violation of the STOCK Act.
Marwood, a political intelligence firm, is accused ...
Victims of Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme to Receive Shares of $1.2 Billion
Although Bernard Madoff was convicted in 2008, victims of his $17.5 billion Ponzi scheme are still receiving recovered funds. With the upcoming distribution, retirees, charities, investment ...
SEC Investor Advocate Wants More Protection for Elderly Investors
Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advocate Rick Fleming wants to protect elderly investors from fraud. Fleming wants the SEC to have a rule protecting elderly investors ...
Video: Financial Advisors Explain Why You Shouldn’t Cash Out 401(k) When Switching Jobs
With a new job often comes a new retirement plan — which is why almost half of employees switching jobs also cash out their 401(k)s.
But employees should stay the course with ...
New Law Closes Social Security Loopholes
Social Security payments could be getting smaller for some seniors. The government has closed two loopholes that can negatively affect recipients.
One loophole let married couples ...
The Dangers of Digital Investment Scams
High-profile investment scams frequently target retirees because of their retirement nest eggs. Lately, investment scams are becoming more elaborate in the hopes of catching these ...
Useful Tips to Avoid Charity Scams
The holidays bring out the best in people giving, but also the worst in con artists. With some careful research, giving to reputable charities can be part of the holiday season.
Visiting ...