Social Security

T. Rowe Price: Nearly 7 In 10 Retirees Say They Live As Well Or Better In Retirement Than During Their Working Years

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星期二, 二月 5, 2019
Ageing, Retirement, Termination of employment, Economy, Liberalism in the United States, Personal finance, Healthcare reform in the United States, Social Security

Meanwhile, only 39 percent of current workers believe they will live as well or better in retirement.

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  • Meanwhile, only 39 percent of current workers believe they will live as well or better in retirement.
  • Health and the cost of health care are the top concerns leading into retirement, followed closely by assets lasting in retirement.
  • Conversely, only 46 percent of current workers believe they will have enough money to pay for health care in retirement.
  • "It's interesting to see the significant contrast between the perception of living in retirement versus actually living in retirement.

Comerica Bank's California Index Improves

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星期一, 二月 4, 2019
Geography of California, California, States of the United States, Labour law, Social Security, Unemployment benefits, Comerica, Inland Empire

DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's California Economic Activity Index increased by 0.1 percent in November to 124.5.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's California Economic Activity Index increased by 0.1 percent in November to 124.5.
  • Comerica Bank's California Economic Activity Index increased in November for the fourth consecutive month.
  • The California Economic Activity Index consists of eight variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, total trade, technology stock index and hotel occupancy.
  • Comerica Bank, with locations in the key California markets of San Francisco and the East Bay, San Jose, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Cruz/Monterey, and the Inland Empire, is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA).

Federal Court approves settlement between Government and parents for EI sickness benefits

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星期三, 一月 30, 2019
Labour law, Social Security, Unemployment benefits, Disability benefits, Applied ethics, Government, Poverty

OTTAWA, Jan. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable JeanYves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, together with Mrs.Jennifer McCrea, announced that the Federal Court has approved a settlement agreement to resolve a class action between the federal government and parents who, between 2002 and 2013, applied for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits while in receipt of EI parental benefits and were denied.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Jan. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable JeanYves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, together with Mrs.Jennifer McCrea, announced that the Federal Court has approved a settlement agreement to resolve a class action between the federal government and parents who, between 2002 and 2013, applied for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits while in receipt of EI parental benefits and were denied.
  • Under the settlement, class members will receive an amount equal to the EI sickness benefits they would have received at the time had their claims been approved.
  • The McCrea class, which was certified by the Federal Court on May 7, 2015, is comprised of parents who, between 2002 and 2013, applied for sickness benefits while in receipt of parental benefits and were denied.
  • In 2013, access to sickness benefits was expanded on a go forward basis to allow claimants who became sick while in receipt of parental benefits to claim sickness benefits and subsequently revert to parental benefits.

Citizen Capitalism: How a Universal Fund Can Provide Influence and Income to All

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星期三, 一月 30, 2019
Market socialism, Economy, Labor relations, Basic income, Employment compensation, Social Security, Politics, Basic income around the world

Each share of this "Universal Fund" would offer income generated by the fund and shareholder voting rights.

Key Points: 
  • Each share of this "Universal Fund" would offer income generated by the fund and shareholder voting rights.
  • And unlike various trendy universal basic income proposals, the Universal Fund would require no government funding relying entirely on private money that is already there.
  • "Unlike Universal Basic Income proposals, Universal Fund fits in with capitalist ideals it does not rely on government funding, and also does not rely on government-directed redistributions of wealth," Prof. Belinfanti said.
  • The Universal Fund would change that, while providing a small but increasingly meaningful amount of income to every adult U.S. citizen.

National Social Security Advisor Certificate Education Set for 6 U.S. Cities

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星期五, 一月 18, 2019
Social Security, Professional certification

CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Premier Social Security Consulting will host its National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) certificate education in six cities this year while expanding its webinar and on-demand courses for busy professional advisors nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Premier Social Security Consulting will host its National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) certificate education in six cities this year while expanding its webinar and on-demand courses for busy professional advisors nationwide.
  • Marc Kiner, partner at Premier Social Security Consulting of Cincinnati, which teaches the Social Security education program, said professional advisors are busier than ever, but want the comprehensive NSSA program.
  • NSSA is the nation's only accredited Social Security education certificate program, with accreditation provided by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in Washington, D.C.
  • About Premier Social Security Consulting:
    Premier Social Security Consulting, LLC in Cincinnati educates professional advisors nationwide on the nation's Social Security program so they can counsel their clients on how to maximize lifetime Social Security income.

Public Consulting Group Implements Updated US Paid Parental Leave Policy

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星期三, 一月 16, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Human resources, Family law, Leave, Social programs, Social Security, Government, Parental leave, Sick leave, Law, Paid Family Leave, Employee benefits, Private law

Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) today announced a series of updates to its paid parental leave policy, joining other companies who have made similar changes to what is becoming a vital workplace benefit to attract and retain top talent in todays tight labor market.

Key Points: 
  • Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) today announced a series of updates to its paid parental leave policy, joining other companies who have made similar changes to what is becoming a vital workplace benefit to attract and retain top talent in todays tight labor market.
  • Across the country, states are falling in line at a fast pace of adopting paid family leave policies.
  • The law provides for up to 12 weeks of paid family leave per benefit year and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave per benefit year, with a maximum of 26 total weeks of paid leave per benefit year.
  • Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives.

Nearly 3.7 million families across Canada, including over 48,000 in Laval, now receive the bigger Canada Child Benefit

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星期二, 一月 15, 2019
Social Security, Canada Child Tax Benefit, Child benefit, Welfare

That is why two years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the high cost of raising children.

Key Points: 
  • That is why two years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the high cost of raising children.
  • "Increasing the Canada Child Benefit means more money for families here in Laval and across the country.
  • "Thanks to the Canada Child Benefit and its adjustment to the rising cost of living, Canadian families will have more money in their pockets.
  • Across Canada, CCB payments worth $23.7 billion benefit nearly 3.7 million Canadian families.

Centerstone Insurance and Financial Services d/b/a BenefitMall Notifies Consumers of Data Security Incident

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星期五, 一月 4, 2019
Economy, Money, Finance, Crime prevention, Cryptography, Information governance, National security, Liberalism in the United States, Insurance, Computer security, Social Security

DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Centerstone Insurance and Financial Services, d/b/a BenefitMall ("the Company") is notifying consumers of a data security incident that may have exposed some of their personal information.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Centerstone Insurance and Financial Services, d/b/a BenefitMall ("the Company") is notifying consumers of a data security incident that may have exposed some of their personal information.
  • Given the nature of this work, BenefitMall would have access to consumers' personal information by nature of services provided to their employers and/or health plans.
  • Emails in the affected mailboxes may have included consumers' names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, bank account numbers, and information relating to payment of insurance premiums.
  • BenefitMall has also reported the incident to law enforcement and will continue to work closely with them during their review.

Comerica Bank's Texas Index Up Slightly

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星期四, 一月 3, 2019
Labour law, Social Security, Unemployment benefits, Unemployment, Texas, Economy, Microeconomics, United States

DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased by 0.1 points in October to 135.8.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased by 0.1 points in October to 135.8.
  • The Comerica Bank Texas Economic Activity Index increased slightly in October, following a small increase in September.
  • The two-month gain in our headline index for Texas reverses a slight two-month decline over July and August.
  • The Texas Economic Activity Index consists of nine variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, Texas rotary rig count, total trade, hotel occupancy and sales tax revenue.

Minister Duclos Announces an Appointment to the Social Security Tribunal

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星期三, 十二月 19, 2018
Judiciary of France, Social security tribunal, Social Security, Social security in Australia, Tribunal, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Australia, Government, Social Security Appeal Tribunal, Social Security Tribunal of Canada

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, today announced the appointment of Pierre M. Vanderhout to the Social Security Tribunal's General Division - Income Security Section as a full-time member until June 8, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, today announced the appointment of Pierre M. Vanderhout to the Social Security Tribunal's General Division - Income Security Section as a full-time member until June 8, 2020.
  • The Tribunal renders fair and impartial decisions on appeals regarding the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance (EI) claims for benefits.
  • The Social Security Tribunal began its operations on April 1, 2013.
  • The Social Security Tribunal is made up of two levels of appeal.