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| | December 4, 2015

Single People May Have Unique Retirement Planning Needs

Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) December 4, 2015 – Retirement planning can be a very challenging process for couples, and even more so for singles. Several Americans will enter their retirement years on their own for various reasons, such…

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| December 1, 2015

Governor Brown Needs a Reality Check About Sexual Harassment at Colleges

Sacramento, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 1, 2015 – Sexual harassment/assault in the workplace or a college milieu is illegal. Recently, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a California bill that would have mandated a minimum two-year suspension for students found guilty…

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| November 20, 2015

How Medicare Advantage Plans Differ from Traditional Medicare

Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 20, 2015 – Medicare Advantage plans are part of the Medicare program in which one is still entitled to the same rights and protections as if one had traditional Medicare. They are private…

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| November 6, 2015

Inheritance Guidelines: When a Younger Spouse Inherits an IRA

Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 6, 2015 – When a younger spouse inherits an IRA, it may be in the best interest of the spouse to continue being a beneficiary of the IRA. A beneficiary is not required…

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| October 14, 2015

Attorney Michael Gilfix Comments on Social Security Disability Cuts, Special Needs Trusts

San Francisco, CA (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2015 – The Social Security disability fund is running out of money and faces a nearly 20 percent cut to benefits at the end of 2016, according to a Social Security trustees…

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| October 9, 2015

Consider the Advantages and Disadvantages of Annuities as a Financial Planning Option

Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) October 9, 2015 – There are several benefits associated with purchasing an annuity, but there are also risks. Several companies have announces that they are selling products called deferred-income annuities. This means that in…

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