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A study done for the Brookings Institution calls for strengthening age discrimination laws in light of the trend toward longer working careers, an issue it said is especially important for older workers who work—or want to—in a “bridge” type job between retiring from their main occupation and fully retiring. Full Story
Alongside funding for bridges and roads, President Joe Biden’s wide-ranging $2 trillion infrastructure plan includes a massive investment in home- and community-based services for people with disabilities. Full Story
April is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease is a service-connected diagnosis related to Agent Orange and Camp Lejeune. Full Story
Generally speaking, Medicare doesn’t cover medical care you receive outside the U.S. and its territories. Full Story
Biden’s tax plan may make Roth 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts more attractive than traditional, pre-tax accounts, especially for the rich. Full Story
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