Pig on the Pond returns to Clermont this weekend. Hereโs what to expect
Pig on the Pond festival will be returning for three days of family fun this weekend to Waterfront Park in Clermont. Events will be held on Friday, Oct. 14. from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare
A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs.
Will you get a coronavirus stimulus check and if so, when?
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the third coronavirus relief bill since the pandemic hit a year ago, passed on Wednesday by a vote of 220 to 211. How do I know if I quality for the American Rescue Plan stimulus check? Will I get a $1,400 check? Third Stimulus Check Calculator - American Rescue PlanWho wonโt get a $1,400 check? AdYou should automatically qualify to receive a third stimulus check, most notably if you received a first and second round of payments.
Social Security recipients to see uptick in 2021 checks amid coronavirus worries
WASHINGTON โ Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people. The economic fallout from the virus has reduced tax collections for Social Security and Medicare, likely worsening their long-term financial condition. The former vice president would raise Social Security taxes by applying the payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year. Jane Whilden lives in a household that leans heavily on Social Security. That amount generally increases, so at least some of any additional Social Security raise goes to health care premiums.
Social Security fraudsters target former Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ Former Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary is the latest Central Florida resident to receive a threatening robocall from someone claiming to be an investigator with the Social Security Administration. โHe said whatโs the last four digits of your Social Security number.โThe original recording was the voice of a woman who claimed to be Officer Karen Davis with the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration told News 6 it is aware of the surge in the bogus robocalls. Social Security will not:Tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended. Demand that you pay a Social Security debt without the ability to appeal the amount you owe.
5 things to know when getting Medicare cards
If you haven't received a Medicare card now, you should before April 2019. It will include your name, new Medicare number, and the dates your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage started. Destroy the old one immediately, since it contains your Social Security number. If you happen to lose or misplace a card, you can get a replacement, but you can also can access your new Medicare number on a Medicare Summary Notice or through Medicare. The Railroad Retirement Board will issue new cards to Railroad Retirement beneficiaries.
Social Security & Tax Breaks
Figuring out what you owe can be complicated, here is some information to understand what is taxable under Social Security. Social Security is taxable at three different levels, based upon how much other income you have and your income tax filing status. This is 50% of your household Social Security benefits plus all of your other taxable income, plus any tax-free income. These breakpoints are the same if your filing status is Married Filing Separately and the couple does not live together during the tax year. If your Provisional Income (defined above) is less than the first breakpoint based on your filing status, then none of your Social Security is taxable.