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VIEWPOINT: District Court Approves FTC Non-Compete Ban
A Growing Divide That May Sow Confusion On July 23, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Hon. Kelley B.
Ask Rusty: About Social Security’s annual COLA
Dear Rusty: I’ve been reading a lot lately about speculation on what next year’s Social Security benefit increase will be, and it seems like most
Honoring Steve DiMeo by championing regional projects
Earlier this year, our region suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Mohawk Valley EDGE President Steve DiMeo. He was the guiding force behind
VIEWPOINT: Supporting the Region’s Revitalization
Central New York’s economy is at the threshold of a period of steep, lucrative growth for the first time in decades. Thanks in part to
VIEWPOINT: How Community Financial Institutions Can Compete, Collaborate with FinTech
In 1967, the first automated teller machine (ATM) was installed in a Barclays branch, enabling banking customers to withdraw cash from their account without visiting
Ask Rusty: Why Aren’t I Exempt from Medicare Part B Premium?
Dear Rusty: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I (or anyone) also compelled
Ask Rusty: Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?
Dear Rusty: I am age 62 and considering my retirement options and when I should do that to get the most benefits. I understand my
VIEWPOINT: ERTC Claims are Moving Again
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in an effort to help struggling businesses keep their employees
VIEWPOINT: District Court Enjoins FTC Non-Compete Ban, But With a Catch
On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Hon. Ada Brown, U.S.D.J.) issued a memorandum opinion and order
Ask Rusty: Shocked Because Medicare Increase Results in Loss of SS Benefits
Dear Rusty: My wife and I have taken a Social Security “cut” — no 3.2 percent raise for us, due to something called “IRMAA,” based
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