Links to the articles discussed in the video: https://www.fool.com/retirement/2019/02/11/the-perfect-age-to-claim-social-security-it-might.aspx https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/429628-report-increase-in-health-care-spending-driven-by-higher-prices-not-more https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/13/medicare-bill-health-care-1167664

You’ve worked hard all your life, and now you’re retired (or will soon retire). Unfortunately, there’s a pretty good chance that Uncle Sam is going to take a cut of your 401(k), traditional IRA or pension income. But what about your state? Will it take a bite out of your retirement income, too?

Links to the articles discussed in the video: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/01/trump-urges-congress-to-pass-new-drug-plan-extend-to-private-market.html https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-plan-to-improve-healthcare-that-everyone-said-wouldnt-work-is-already-working https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/428440-bipartisan-senate-panel-leaders-ask-7-major-drug-companies-to-testify-on

After years of Republican-led debate over how to pare back Social Security’s rising costs, Democrats are flipping the script with an ambitious plan to expand the New Deal-era social insurance program while making gradual changes to keep it solvent for the rest of the century. The Social Security 2100 Act, which was introduced this pastRead more about Democrats Push Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits and Solvency[…]

Links to the articles discussed in the video: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/kamala-harris-medicare-for-all-would-mean-massive-disruption-for-healthcare-and-the-industry-is-prepared-to-fight-it https://www.newsmax.com/politics/johnthune-bill-estatetax-rich/2019/01/28/id/900193/?gdpr_consent=&gdpr=false http://www.philly.com/business/energy/bill-gates-nuclear-power-lobbying-washington-climate-change-20190128.html

For decades, federal law has protected job seekers over the age of 40 from age discrimination. But in a major blow to older applicants on Wednesday, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Public Appeals ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) only protects current employees and does not cover external applicants. Attorney DaleRead more about Older Job Applicants Not Protected By Age Bias Law, Says U.S. Appeals Court[…]

In the old days, when people retired, 30 or 40 years of service to a company was often rewarded with a gold watch. Today it’s more likely to be a gold alarm clock, so those employees can get right back to work. Our nation’s seniors are working longer than ever as Americans’ retirement dreams evaporate,Read more about Why Americans can’t expect a comfortable retirement anymore[…]

Traditionally, Americans could look forward to a comfortable retirement. After four decades in an office or a factory, sometime in their 60s they would lay down their burdens and enjoy a final couple of decades with time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and reflect on their life. But since the financial crisis,Read more about Too Many Americans Will Never Be Able To Retire[…]

Americans are living longer and are bound to face late-life financial risks that they may not be prepared for, even prior to any need for long-term care, according to a new report. The study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College highlights the risk areas that those 75 and over are susceptible to,Read more about Longer Lives Mean Greater Financial Risks For Elderly[…]

They were married for 65 years until Friday morning when death took her. But Pat says he will see her soon, seeing as how she just changed address. In her final moments, Shirley was surrounded by her husband and the couple’s four daughters, Cherry, Lindy, Debby and Laury, all of whom were by her bedsideRead more about We mourn the loss of our National Spokesman and Good Friend Pat Boone’s wife, Shirley.[…]