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NC Retirement System Announces 1099-Rs/Tax Documents are now available through ORBIT
1099-R documents for NC retirees and beneficiaries are now available and accessible through a member’s secure ORBIT account. Members simply need to visit https://orbit.myncretirement.com/ and login, click the View 1099/W2 Tax Document tab on the left navigation and...
2021 Retirement Planning Check List
If you are definitely planning to retire this year, make sure you check off as many things on this list as you can: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-you-need-to-know-if-you-will-be-retiring-in-2021-2020-11-13 It might be advantageous to put off any 2021...
Thinking about Downsizing???
Many retirees downsize to a smaller home or residence at some point. If you are considering doing so, here's what to do before making the move....
Social Security and Medicare face important challenges in 2021
Social Security and Medicare face important challenges that the new administration must address in '21. https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2020/12/22/social-security-medicare-face-urgent-challenges-in-2021/
Medicare Costs at a Glance
Medicare costs at a glance Listed below are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs for specific health care plans, visit the Medicare Plan Finder. For specific cost information (like whether you've met your Deductible, how much...
Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021
Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.3...
Medicare 2021 Part A & B Premiums, Deductibles and Coinsurance Released (11-10-2021)
Medicare Part A & Part B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for 2021 were released today. For 2021, the standard monthly premium for Part B enrollees will be $148.50 & the annual deductible will be $203. https://go.cms.gov/3k6d9VkMedicare Part A...
Government Programs for Older People
Government programs for older people https://www.investopedia.com/special-government-help-for-your-retirement-5069756
COVID-19 Poses Another Threat to the Elderly: Loneliness
COVID-19 poses another threat to the elderly: Loneliness https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/covid-19-pandemic-poses-another-threat-to-elderly-loneliness/article_be748a8a-156a-11eb-b422-0b0cc5cdfbe4.html