Advocates for older Americans are watching closely to see how the committee’s work might lead to retirement benefit cuts via a higher Social Security retirement age, smaller cost-of-living adjustments or higher Medicare eligibility ages. Meanwhile, a separate starve-the-beast exercise goes mostly unnoticed: a big squeeze on the administrative budget of the Social Security Administration (SSA). … Read more
Children’s Social Security numbers are 51 times more likely to be stolen than an adult’s according to research conducted by identity theft protection service AllClear ID and consulting group Carnegie Mellon Cylab. NEW YORK (MainStreet) — You may have taken adequate steps to ensure your identity doesn’t get stolen, but a report indicates it’s really … Read more
Concerned about the economy? Robert Reich, economist, professor, and former Clinton labor secretary offers his opinion on what it will take to turn the US around. Robert Reich describes what’s wrong with the economy in 2 minutes. His bullet points (thanks to Stephanie Kelton): The economy doubles since 1980, but wages flat. Where did the money … Read more
New Text Scam Hits Oregon, Washington and Several Others. The scam targets Wells Fargo account owners in a bid to get your personal information and account numbers. Cyber-thieves have launched a major effort to steal bank account and credit card account information. The attack uses automated telephone calls and bogus text message alerts. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44846369/ns/business-consumer_news/#.TpSCl94UqdA
Is Sexual Harassment More Prevalent in Small Businesses? Think you know what sexual harassment in the workplace is? Local staffing agency Source One Staffing was accused this month of placing female employees in known hostile work environments and then ignoring their claims of misdeeds taking place there. nbcchicago.com
The Washington Post Fact Checks Rick Perry’s Social Security Alternative Plan. What’s your take? The Texas governor has pointed to three Texas counties that have opted out of Social Security as one possible fix for the retirement program. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/rick-perrys-claim-of-higher-returns-from-social-security-alternatives/2011/09/30/gIQATVnuAL_blog.html
Managing risk of the at-home employee. Does the increase in home-based workers require new methods of risk management? http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110915/FREE/110919982/0/FRONTPAGE
Perry and Romney battle over Social Security. Read Romney’s Op-Ed piece in Fox News and weigh in with your thoughts on what direction you think America should take to ensure future benefits. If I am fortunate enough to be my party’s nominee, I will advocate for solutions that keep Social Security strong for seniors now … Read more
This should be an interesting case to follow. An 18-year-old Vancouver woman has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Department of Social and Health Services, alleging she was emotionally and sexually abused while in foster care as a young child. The suit, filed Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court, claims that DSHS was negligent “in … Read more
As many employers try to reduce costs, disability benefits are at the top of the list for cuts and reductions. Is your employer reducing your coverage? Employers are shifting disability insurance costs to workers and trimming or eliminating benefits. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/employers-shift-disability-insurance-costs-to-workers-and-trim-benefits/2011/09/14/gIQAHptqfK_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.397ae3367125