5 Ways Obama’s Budget Will Impact Retirees

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I think it's such a shame that the government would take such a huge cut in the budget of any program that helps produce jobs at this current time of record high unemployment rates. I understand the need to cut government spending but I think they could have found some programs to trim down that don't impact American people getting employment help.

Lesia of PA 2:09PM April 13, 2011

isn't it about time someone looks at the wages and benefits paid to congresspeople and senators? when was the last time their wages and benefits were cut or even frozen? come on, make the numbers public information: how much retirement pay do we give a congressperson or senator who has served only one term? and why would they receive anything at all? how many people do you know who receives a retirement / pension who's not of retirement age? and continuing along the same line as those who are looking @ cutting the amount of social security received by retirees: when did we the government consider cutting / freezing the pay of the congress / senate, as well as "allowing" them to contribute towards their medical coverage like the rest of us? come on mr / ms elite, dedicated public servant: start talking what you preach! social security recipients have had their payments frozen for 2 years now and what they are paid is a drop in the bucket compared to the boat loads of deficit dollars shoveled out to the group of people the least needy. my God, people, start acting like you really do care, because right now there is not one shred of evidence that a one of you does....

wwl of MI 7:17AM February 20, 2011

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Walter Horton of CA 12:32PM February 15, 2011

Seniors are very concerned about their retirement. The losses in the stock market have been significant for many people, but particularly for retirees. Some of these budget measures could help, but may be too late for some people, by the time they really have an impact. However, the funding cuts for the senior job related programs are unfortunate. Many seniors are now trying to evaluate their retirement options and it may help to speak to a good financial planner, which you can find through the AARP, or sites like Yelp.com or WeathVisor.com, which have ratings and reviews from other consumers. Whether or not these budget measures are ultimatly approved, there will clearly be cuts...

Financeguy2 of WA 9:32AM February 15, 2011

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