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Harckham Proposes Early Retirement Bill

Public employees could take advantage of early retirement incentives under a bill being sponsored by two local lawmakers. State Sen. Pete Harckham (D-South Salem) and state Assemblyman Tom Abinanti (D-Greenburgh), noting the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating financial impact, said their proposed legislation would allow local municipalities and the state to “streamline” their work forces. This could, …

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Library to hold SS retirement program | News, Sports, Jobs

JOHNSTOWN — The Johnstown Public Library will conduct a free “Social Security and Your Retirement” informational virtual event at 6 p.m. March 11. Registration information can be found on the 38 S. Market St. library’s website – www.johnstownpubliclibrary.info, The program is being presented by Retirement Solutions, LLC, and is for persons wanting to …

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Cents & Sensibility — Maximizing your retirement plan

Beth Peabody “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.”  Benjamin Franklin Because the new year is a good time for reflection, this column’s previous two recommendations included establishing a budget and determining dollar amount goals for three “buckets:” emergency savings, debt repayment and retirement savings. The goal …

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Here’s Your Chance to Earn a Tax Credit for Saving Toward Retirement | Smart Change: Personal Finance

If you’re 18 or older, and not a full-time student or a dependent on another person’s tax return, you can unlock the power of the Saver’s Credit. It’s an incentive designed to help individuals boost their retirement savings. Tap into the Saver’s Credit Savvy taxpayers are on the lookout for as many credits as they …

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