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Ask Rusty: How Do I Avoid Pitfalls & Get Maximum Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I turned 70 in June of this year and want to start receiving benefits. I am currently working full time as well. I want to set things up and get started in the most advantageous way so that my benefit is maximized even when I stop working. What are your recommendations for me […]
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Eden Fresh Network co-founders show how crowdfunding is done
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — If one were to look at the playbook for how to set up a successful crowdfunding campaign, Mark Pawliw would check all the boxes. He and his co-founder and co-owner of Eden Fresh Network (EFN), Leah de Rosa, successfully crowdfunded the launch of EFN in May. Community members from the duo’s networks,
VIEWPOINT: 3 Tips for Firms to Craft Holiday Social-Media Messaging
Holidays can be your social-media calendar’s best friend, the free spaces on the Bingo card in the insatiable drive for online content. When it comes to striking the proper tone with your organization’s public messaging, holidays can also be your worst enemy. Take Pride Month, celebrated every June in the United States to recognize the
CEO FOCUS: CenterState CEO’s Inclusive Growth Team to Drive New Impact
Will help businesses, people, and community Earlier this fall, we announced the creation of a new organizational structure that resulted from a strategic refresh process conducted with the support of our board of directors. Our goal was to ensure that we have a refined set of goals, metrics, and the necessary structure and resources to best
Ask Rusty: How Do I Receive My Social Security ASAP?
Dear Rusty: I was wondering how far in advance of my 62nd birthday in November 2023 should I file my Social Security benefits paperwork in order to receive my first check the same month I turn 62? I usually work a part-time job during the winter months, but that job fell through this fall. So,
VIEWPOINT: Celebrating a Well-Rounded, Skilled Workforce
Apprenticeship Week is a time when business, education, and government leaders can highlight the impact that workforce training and alternative pathways have on our state and our economy. Celebrated nationally from Monday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 20, the week offered individuals a chance to consider some of the important benefits apprenticeship programs have, especially
Ask Rusty: How Do I Handle an Overpayment Notice from SSA?
Dear Rusty: Things have gone well for me until now. I got a job and have enjoyed going back to work after being retired. But I just got some bad news — a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), saying I owe it $17,000 because when I went back to work, I earned more
VIEWPOINT: 5 marketing trends for 2023: why back-to-basics is best
Each year brings with it new technologies, new shifts in consumer behavior, and new selling opportunities that get marketers excited. In each regard, 2023 will be no different. While the new year can be one of great success and growth for your organization, it might not be the year to go all-in on the latest
Ask Rusty: Octogenarian Asks About Wife’s Spousal & Survivor Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am now 80 and my wife is 76, and we both took early Social Security benefits at age 62. When my wife took her Social Security, it was a lot smaller than mine, so they took a portion of mine and added it to hers. How does that work? Also, when I
VIEWPOINT: NLRB steps up penalties for unfair labor practices
In a September 2021 memorandum, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) signaled its intent to exercise the full extent of its power to enforce stricter and more costly penalties for unfair labor practices (ULPs). The change was made evident in June 2022, when the NLRB issued a consequential-damages award in a settlement agreement for the
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