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Ask Rusty: Will DOGE Hurt Social Security or Medicare Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am a new AMAC member and have an important question for you, and your answer will be greatly appreciated. My question is: Is the new DOGE effort going to help us, or hurt us, all those living on Social Security and receiving Medicare benefits? Please let us know soon. Signed: Worried Senior […]
VIEWPOINT: How Leadership Coaching Transforms Organizations
What can a skilled leader do for a company? She can turn chaos into order. In turn, this creates the space she needs to build an exciting work environment that provides continuous growth and increased profits. We have seen it happen. Companies with superior products and services and competent employees but stagnant growth turned themselves
VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Offers Relief for Employers Unaware of Weekly Pay Provision in Labor Law
It is common practice across the country for employees to be paid every other week or twice per month, because that imposes much less time and manpower on an employer than running payroll weekly. But such a practice can subject certain employers in New York to liability. Section 191 of the New York Labor Law
Ask Rusty: Applying for SS at 62; When should I enroll in Medicare?
Dear Rusty: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare plan. I have submitted an early retirement application to request my Social Security (SS) benefits to begin 30 days after my 62nd birthday. I am a single lady with no dependents and currently rent
VIEWPOINT: Integrated vs. Specialized Agencies
Navigating the two approaches to marketing Media consumption has undergone a massive shift in terms of which content (news, advertising, entertainment) is consumed on which platforms (television, social media, websites). Numerous means exist for reaching a targeted audience. Against this backdrop, marketers must remain vigilant about how to optimize their messaging for specific audiences across a
VIEWPOINT: 10 reasons to fit social media into your multi-platform selling strategy
Social-media platforms can be a daunting frontier for brands who are unfamiliar with how to leverage various platforms for brand awareness, customer education, and activation. Although platforms rise and fall in popularity, and their back-end tools often evolve, social-media marketing still holds the potential to meet a variety of objectives to marketers who can master
Ask Rusty: When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent Social Security (SS) benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age (FRA), or $4,397 at age 70. She presently works full time and intends to continue working until she is aged 70. She is wondering when the most financially advantageous time would
VIEWPOINT: Employment of Out-of-State Telecommuters by Manufacturers in New York State
For manufacturers located in New York State, the employment of out-of-state telecommuters can greatly expand the available talent pool. That said, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed when considering this type of employment arrangement. Registration as both an in-state and out-of-state employer Generally, wages paid by a New York employer
Ask Rusty: Will My SS Increase if I Keep Working After Applying?
Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. The Social Security Administration (SSA) counts the best 35 years to come up with your Social Security (SS) benefit. I currently have 30 years, with 2024 and 2025 taxes yet to be filed.
VIEWPOINT: Emphasizing the “success” in succession planning
A succession plan will help ensure your business continues after you move on You have spent your career building a successful business. You’ve managed a shifting economy, market changes, technological innovations, changing workforce needs, and other challenges. Now, you’re thinking about the next phase of your business lifespan and your next personal steps. How do
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