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Is your parent a 'prime' target for financial abuse?
Americans between 70 and 90 are still the wealthiest group in the U.S. It’s no surprise that they are also prime targets for financial exploitation and abuse.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Americans between 70 and 90 are still the wealthiest group in the U.S. It’s no surprise that they are also prime targets for financial exploitation and abuse.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
How to apply for Social Security benefits
Here are a few important items about Social Security retirement benefits and how to apply for them.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Here are a few important items about Social Security retirement benefits and how to apply for them.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Take this spending realty check
A January poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling NFCC) website asked consumers if they had a spending problem, savings problem, neither or both. The overwhelming majority, 62 percent, identified themselves as having problems related to both spending and saving.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A January poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling NFCC) website asked consumers if they had a spending problem, savings problem, neither or both. The overwhelming majority, 62 percent, identified themselves as having problems related to both spending and saving.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Do you receive federal benefits? Switch deadline looming
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that 5 million checks continue to be mailed to federal beneficiaries each month. On March 1, 2013, the electronic payment law goes into effect and the Treasury Department is urging Social Security and other federal benefit recipients to switch now to either direct deposit or the Direct Express Debit MasterCard card.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that 5 million checks continue to be mailed to federal beneficiaries each month. On March 1, 2013, the electronic payment law goes into effect and the Treasury Department is urging Social Security and other federal benefit recipients to switch now to either direct deposit or the Direct Express Debit MasterCard card.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Expert offers three retirement planning tips for Baby Boomers
The economy may be recovering, but some of the changes wrought by the Great Recession may be long-lasting.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The economy may be recovering, but some of the changes wrought by the Great Recession may be long-lasting.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Seven mistakes to avoid on your 2012 tax return
Every year, our politicians talk about the need to simplify the tax code and every year, they make it more complex.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Every year, our politicians talk about the need to simplify the tax code and every year, they make it more complex.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Social Security has online services
Michael Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency is expanding online services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use until the time they receive Social Security benefits.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Michael Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency is expanding online services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use until the time they receive Social Security benefits.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR releases details of employee discharged for wrongful access of driver's license data
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Income tax help available at Senior Center
Free income tax assistance and E-filing is available for moderate and low-income taxpayers and senior citizen taxpayers beginning February 4 through April 11, 2013 at the Alexandria Senior Center
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Free income tax assistance and E-filing is available for moderate and low-income taxpayers and senior citizen taxpayers beginning February 4 through April 11, 2013 at the Alexandria Senior Center
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Your Legal Rights: When in doubt, don’t give it out
Scams and crooked deals are everywhere today, often where we least expect it. When you’re home answering the phone, browsing the Internet, checking the mail, or opening your door, scam artists and fraudulent operators look for ways to get your Social Security number and other private information.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Scams and crooked deals are everywhere today, often where we least expect it. When you’re home answering the phone, browsing the Internet, checking the mail, or opening your door, scam artists and fraudulent operators look for ways to get your Social Security number and other private information.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I'm Just Sayin' - Where is the ACLU when it is really needed?
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been around in one form or another since 1920. It was founded on the intent and belief that citizens should have an advocate for freedom of speech and constitutional rights of freedom of expression.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been around in one form or another since 1920. It was founded on the intent and belief that citizens should have an advocate for freedom of speech and constitutional rights of freedom of expression.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Paychecks shrink as fiscal rhetoric expands
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Better Business Bureau offers advice on handling debt collectors
Consumers who owe money or are behind on their bills may legitimately be contacted by debt collectors. However, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding consumers to be aware of their rights and also providing some tips on best practices when it comes to handling debt collectors.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Consumers who owe money or are behind on their bills may legitimately be contacted by debt collectors. However, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding consumers to be aware of their rights and also providing some tips on best practices when it comes to handling debt collectors.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Earned Income Tax Credit could put more money in your pocket
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) may sound complicated, but it’s actually a simple concept designed to assist working families.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) may sound complicated, but it’s actually a simple concept designed to assist working families.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Social Security questions and answers
When the time comes to apply for retirement, you can do it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
When the time comes to apply for retirement, you can do it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Debunk the myths of Social Security
Like any other successful and long-standing program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Like any other successful and long-standing program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Smaller paychecks, late filing await taxpayers in January
New Year joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New Year joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Smaller paychecks, late filing await taxpayers
New Year’s joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New Year’s joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary: A bipartisan goal should be good constituent service
The rigors of the campaign are still fresh, but for newly elected House members and senators, the hard part is just beginning. Already, they’re inundated with advice on the issues they’ll be facing: the fiscal cliff, crises overseas, how to behave in a highly partisan Congress.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The rigors of the campaign are still fresh, but for newly elected House members and senators, the hard part is just beginning. Already, they’re inundated with advice on the issues they’ll be facing: the fiscal cliff, crises overseas, how to behave in a highly partisan Congress.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I'm Just Sayin' - January 1 could be start of something much worse
Over the last year we have heard all kinds of political gibberish relating to the economic situation our country is in. Things like fiscal cliff, sequestration, or quantitative easing, for some examples.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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Over the last year we have heard all kinds of political gibberish relating to the economic situation our country is in. Things like fiscal cliff, sequestration, or quantitative easing, for some examples.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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