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• Taking Social Security in 2017? Here's What You Need to Know

  01-01-2017 14:57
  
  Every year millions of Americans become eligible to take Social Security benefits and many jump at the chance to tap into the federal government s retirement program If you re looking at taking Social Security in 2017 there are some things that you need to know in order to make
  
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• Here's How Medicare Is Changing in 2017

  01-01-2017 14:57
  
  Medicare provides essential healthcare coverage to tens of millions of Americans but every year the program sees some changes to the way it offers its benefits In 2017 not only will Medicare participants see typical changes in costs and coverage options but they ll also see
  
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• 3 Healthcare REITs to Buy in 2017

  01-01-2017 14:57
  
  Looking for juicy dividends You ll definitely want to check out real estate investment trusts REITs that specialize in the healthcare sector Here s why Medical Properties Trust NYSE MPW Ventas NYSE VTR and Welltower NYSE HCN are three healthcare REITs that
  
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• 12 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Retirement

  01-01-2017 14:57
  
  In general Americans haven t done a great job of saving for retirement While there are many people who have done a good job and the early indication is that the younger generations are doing a better job than older generations did the overall picture of retirement savings in
  
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• Republican Efforts to Reform Social Security Could Financially Cripple Most Seniors

  01-01-2017 13:57
  
  Image source Getty Images Just how important is Social Security According to the Social Security Administration SSA better than 6 in 10 seniors are currently reliant on their benefits to make up at least half of their monthly income A recent poll from Gallup also found that
  
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• 3 Frequently Asked Reverse Mortgage Questions

  01-01-2017 13:57
  
  Home equity has served as a very important source of cash for millions of retirees over the generations One method to access that money without having to sell the property is with a reverse mortgage something that makes sense for a lot of older Americans who need extra money to
  
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• Weighing The Week Ahead: A Weak Start For Stocks In 2017?

  01-01-2017 08:57
  
  By Jeff Miller ByJeff Miller 2017 begins with plenty of economic data crammed into a short week While most expected at least a touch of Dow 20K last week it did not happen The conversation quickly shifted to why the rally stalled out In the coming week the punditry will be asking
  
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• Lost billions

  01-01-2017 05:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huge payouts - from benefits and compensation to pensions and lottery wins - go unclaimed. Why do you not receive what you are entitled to?
  
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• Advisers helping tax evasion face fines

  01-01-2017 04:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy fines for accountants, bankers, lawyers and advisers who assist tax evaders come into force.
  
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• Investors Are Betting Big Against Fitbit Inc. -- Are They Right?

  01-01-2017 01:56
  
  Fitness tracker maker Fitbit NYSE FIT shed 75 of its value this year due to slowing sales growth slipping margins and tougher competition But investors seem to think that the stock could continue falling over 30 of its outstanding shares were still being shorted as of
  
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