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Wed
20
Dec

Notes from an Old Bible

Do you agree that we live in a world with secret meetings, back door operations, and under-the-table deals? These are most often performed out of the public eye with hopes of never being discovered. If it’s in the dark no one sees and you can get away with it, or at least you think you can. But then things done in the dark are not always bad things. Some people choose to do good things for people with no desire for recognition or notoriety. Whatever the action whether good or bad, it recalls the question does God really see and hear what’s done in the dark? Will the answer to this question reveal God’s love, justice, God’s recognition.

Wed
13
Dec

Social Security Matters

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

Wed
13
Dec

Speaking Out for Louisiana Citizens

Speaking Out for Louisiana Citizens

( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)

TRUMP’S FRAUD TRIAL

We have all heard about and read about the Trump’s civil fraud trial going on with a New York State Supreme Court justice. Trump took the stand this past week and it is sad to see that a citizen could be victimized as he is. Trump faced about four hours of questioning from lawyers with the state attorney general’s office, which alleges he and his business engaged in a lengthy scheme to inflate his worth for financial gain. For Trump, the stakes are high as Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, is seeking about $250 million in financial penalties in addition to measures that would cripple Trump’s business from operating in New York.. No one lost any money nor was anybody complaining, but the reigning government in the state of New York wants to break him and get him out. They had been after him ever since he came down the elevator to announce.

LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL MAP.

Wed
13
Dec

Notes from an Old Bible

Where and when was Jesus born?

Micah 4:8 “And thou, o tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall come, even the first dominion: the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.”

Wed
06
Dec

Social Security Matters

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – We’re Planning to Claim at 62; What Do We Need to Know? Dear Rusty: My wife (born May 1962) and I (born April 1963) are retired and will soon be looking to start collecting our Social Security as we each hit 62. As this is new to us, I›m wondering what things we may need to be aware of or consider as we get closer to her 62 birthday in May. Any advice or information will be appreciated! Signed: Planning Ahead Dear Planning: If you and your wife are both retired from working and have decided to start your (reduced) Social Security as soon as you are eligible at age 62, then there is nothing you need to do in advance of applying. The Social Security retirement benefit amount for each of you will be determined by your individual lifetime earnings record and your age when you claim.

Wed
06
Dec

Notes from an Old Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Wed
29
Nov

Social Security Matters

Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare

Wed
29
Nov

Speaking Out for Louisiana Citizens

Speaking Out for Louisiana Citizens

( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)

SPEND & SPEND

It looks as if the Biden Administration would plan their budget, but no, they just keep piling it on. Here is the difference between a conservative and a liberal. Speaker Johnson offered another solution for money to fix the problem of money for Israel. You know, like pay for it instead of borrowing it. But Biden wants Congress to help allies win two wars abroad and deter a third over Taiwan, but he wants to continue spending on everything as if nothing in the world has changed. He won’t be able to do both.

Biden has asked Congress for $106 billion for arms to Ukraine and Israel, plus money for our southern border and the Pacific theater. These are urgent priorities as two wars rage and the U.S. military isn’t remotely prepared to meet the growing threat of a Russia-Iran-China axis.

Wed
29
Nov

Notes from an Old Bible

During Jesus’s ministry on earth, He said many things that challenged His listeners. He spoke in parables, in metaphors (a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another). He used figurative language to relate common objects or concepts with Himself or His Kingdom so people could better understand His character and purpose. It’s important to read these “I AM” statements in context so we can form accurate understandings of what Jesus was really saying.

John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Wed
22
Nov

Social Security Matters

Social Security Matters

Speaking Out for Louisiana Citizens by Pete Abington ( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

Ask Rusty – Can I Voluntarily Suspend My Social Security Payments? Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security. I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. I recently filed for Social Security benefits and received my first payment earlier this month, and my benefits are around three times my wife’s. I now find that, due to other income, I am having some regrets about filing for Social Security, as the taxes will be complicated. So, my questions are: 1. If I do a “Voluntary Suspension”, can my wife still apply to get up to 50% of my benefits, or do I have to be “actively” receiving Social Security benefits? In other words, does the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015” prevent this?

2. If I do a “Voluntary Suspension”, how soon could I “restart” my benefits?

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