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    Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. An honor for Alice Rivlin roils Social Security faithful

    Robert M. Ball is one of the most revered figures in Social Security history, a man whose devotion to safeguarding the program from ideological attacks and political cant over six decades made him the program's&nbsp;<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/30/AR2008013004203.html">"undisputed spiritual leader."</a>
    Robert M. Ball is one of the most revered figures in Social Security history, a man whose devotion to safeguarding the program from ideological attacks and political cant over six decades made him the program's "undisputed spiritual leader." Alice M....

    Tags: Social Security, Career and Workplace, Medicare, Brookings Institution, Government

  2. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. The bias against working women

    In proclaiming March as Women's History Month, President Obama stated that "too many women feel the weight of discrimination on their shoulders." Liberals often make this claim, citing the fact that women earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, and call for stronger protection against gender-based discrimination by employers.
    In proclaiming March as Women's History Month, President Obama stated that "too many women feel the weight of discrimination on their shoulders." Liberals often make this claim, citing the fact that women earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men,...

    Tags: Social Security, Career and Workplace, Discrimination, Earnings Forecasts, Barack Obama

  4. Mar 19, 2013 | Los Angeles Times
  5. L.A. business group wants answers from Greuel on pensions

    L.A. NOW
    An L.A. business group that endorsed mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel has called on her to appear personally to explain statements she made about pensions -- and her interest in reopening talks with City Hall labor unions over reductions in retirement...
  6. Mar 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  7. Americans more downbeat than ever about retirement, study says

    Nearly 3 in 10 Americans are extremely downbeat about their prospects for retirement, the highest level of pessimism ever recorded, according to a survey released Tuesday.
    Nearly 3 in 10 Americans are extremely downbeat about their prospects for retirement, the highest level of pessimism ever recorded, according to a survey released Tuesday. The poll by the Employee Benefit Research Institute showed that 28% of...

    Tags: Philosophy, Career and Workplace, Religion and Belief

  8. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Paul Ryan drinks deeply from pool of Social Security lies

    I'd like to offer my thanks to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) for doing so much to validate my list of the five biggest lies about "entitlement" programs published on Sunday.
    I'd like to offer my thanks to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) for doing so much to validate my list of the five biggest lies about "entitlement" programs published on Sunday. Ryan's proposed federal budget, released Tuesday,...

    Tags: Social Security, Career and Workplace, Medicare, Employees, Budgets and Budgeting

  10. Mar 8, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  11. The five biggest lies about entitlement programs

    Everybody loves lists.
    Everybody loves lists. Most of those you see in the papers or online tend toward the inconsequential (The Six Best "Fast & Furious" Movies). So here's a list with a bit more gravitas: The five biggest lies you're being told about entitlement programs....

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Social Security, Insurance, Career and Workplace, Walmart

  12. Mar 1, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  13. Withdrawals from traditional IRAs can't be postponed

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> I just turned 70. Must I draw now from my IRA? I still work full time. I heard from one investment company representative that since I work, there is an exemption that I may not have to start withdrawals. Is this true?
    Dear Liz: I just turned 70. Must I draw now from my IRA? I still work full time. I heard from one investment company representative that since I work, there is an exemption that I may not have to start withdrawals. Is this true? Answer: You can postpone...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Punishment, 401K, Internal Revenue Service, Banking

  14. Feb 22, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  15. Redirecting money after a loan is paid off

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> I'll be done paying off my car in a couple of months. What's a good strategy for redirecting that money once it's paid off? Should I use the whole amount each month to start saving for my next car, or would I be better off splitting it up and putting it into several savings "buckets" such as retirement, emergency and my next car? I'm 35, have an emergency fund equal to four months' living expenses and only one other debt, a very low-interest student loan.
    Dear Liz: I'll be done paying off my car in a couple of months. What's a good strategy for redirecting that money once it's paid off? Should I use the whole amount each month to start saving for my next car, or would I be better off splitting it up and...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Insurance, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Finance

  16. Feb 19, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  17. A crucial step toward retirement security for the working class

    It's amazing, and depressing, when political compromise functions only to throw obstacles in the way of ideas that bring the greatest good to the greatest number of people.
    It's amazing, and depressing, when political compromise functions only to throw obstacles in the way of ideas that bring the greatest good to the greatest number of people. Today's example: the long, tortuous road to bringing more retirement security to...

    Tags: Social Security, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, 401K, Science and Technology

  18. Feb 16, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  19. Taking aim at the gun industry

    We've all heard the saw about California being hostile to industry. Here's an industry that indisputably has grounds for complaint: the gun industry.
    We've all heard the saw about California being hostile to industry. Here's an industry that indisputably has grounds for complaint: the gun industry. Finally, the Legislature is getting something right. According to many experts, California's firearms...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Wayne LaPierre, Career and Workplace, Litigation and Regulation, Assault

  20. Feb 17, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  21. Building an emergency fund can help you survive setbacks

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> A lot of financial advice sites say you should have an emergency fund equal to three to six months of living expenses. What would be considered living expenses? Should you use three to six months of your net take-home pay or a smaller number? Is three to six months really enough?
    Dear Liz: A lot of financial advice sites say you should have an emergency fund equal to three to six months of living expenses. What would be considered living expenses? Should you use three to six months of your net take-home pay or a smaller number? Is...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Financial Planning, Medicare, Interior Policy

  22. Feb 14, 2013 | Los Angeles Times
  23. Bell trial: Ex-councilman says Rizzo forced him to take benefits

    L.A. NOW
    Former Bell City Councilman George Cole testified Thursday about the extraordinary retirement benefits he received through the city, and the great job that former City Manager Robert Rizzo did in his early years in the small, working-class city. Cole...
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