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Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board

Posted on November 18, 2022November 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board
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Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board The following is a letter of gratitude from Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin to the voters of his 13th Cook County District as he retires from the Cook County Board. Today, November 18,2022, is my last…

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Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors

Posted on November 11, 2021November 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors
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Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors Seniors are disproportionately bearing the heaviest burden of the economic slump caused by the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic, and nothing of real substance is being done to address their challenges. Seniors are included in the political rhetoric but not in the substance of what is being done including in…

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Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager
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Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager After seven highly productive years with the Village of Tinley Park, Village Manager Dave Niemeyer has announced he is retiring as an Illinois city manager. His final day as Village Manager will be Friday, Oct. 8. “I have had an enjoyable and fulfilling 38-year career in Illinois local government,…

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Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire

Posted on August 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire
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Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire District 230 Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay shared with staff on Monday his intent to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Gay joined District 230 as Assistant Principal at Andrew High School and then was Principal there for four years. In…

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WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

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WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement A new report from WalletHub.com ranks Illinois at only 28 in terms of the best states for individuals to retire. The number one state is Florida, followed by South Dakota, Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia. The survey measures a range of benefits including taxes, home service costs, senior…

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Social Security to increase slightly over 2018

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Social Security to increase slightly over 2018
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Social Security to increase slightly over 2018 Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more…

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57% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 in Savings

Posted on September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 57% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 in Savings
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57% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 in Savings Millennials are more likely than other generations to have nothing saved, while adults 65 and older are more likely to have $10,000 or more in a savings account. In Illinois, 39 percent of residents have no savings, the GoBanking Survey shows More than half of Americans…

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40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement

Posted on July 19, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement
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40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement AARP and Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign to Empower Millions of Americans to Get on Track for Retirement.  The Campaign Introduces an Interactive Digital Experience that Breaks Down the Challenge of Saving into Simple, Achievable Steps Two in five households headed by Americans age 55-64…

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