Image: Keturah Stickann via Flickr Creative Commons, https://flic.kr/p/5rvkDw Donald Trump’s constant attacks on Gold Star families, former POWs, members of the military and veterans are the exception, in politics. Most politicians mark Veterans Day by loudly declaring their support for veterans and their families. But if politicians truly wish to support veterans, they should protect …
Social Security checks finally get an increase, but it’s still not enough
Image: 401(K) 2012 via Flickr Creative Commons, https://flic.kr/p/bgfuxT Social Security recipients have been waiting for years for a decent increase in their checks. It will come next year, but it’s too little, too late. The Washington Post’s Heather Long puts the numbers in perspective: The average check is currently $1,377 a month, so the monthly increase, on …
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Seattle’s Encouraging Move Towards Universal Retirement Coverage
Image: Alpha Stock Images via Picserver.org/Creative Commons, http://www.picserver.org/highway-signs2/r/retirement.html Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess has announced his intention to implement a retirement savings plan for private sector employees whose employers do not provide any kind of retirement savings vehicles. In the Seattle metro region, that’s about a third of all workers. While Mayor Burgess’ proposal is far …
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