Ansonia Senior Center to hold free workshop Jan. 29 on retirement

 

Talk at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to focus on Social Security, stock market

Taxes, Social Security and Market Volatility in Retirement

Location: Plumb Memorial Library

Day/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m.

Attend this workshop and learn:

When to claim Social Security

Financial strategies that could increase your retirement income

How to understand the current market and inflation

How to structure your retirement savings so that you never run out of money

Common misconceptions about retirement planning

Tools and methods available to develop a retirement tax strategy

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../20250930-taxes.../

or call (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Learn about Social Security via Zoom in Derby Public Library program

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host an online workshop on Social Security from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

 
Almost 74 percent of Americans voluntarily received reduced retirement income benefits because they don’t know all the facts (Source: SSA Annual Statistical Supplement, 2011). 

This workshop will cover when to apply for benefits, how to avoid reductions and increase benefits, and how to coordinate benefits with
your spouse. 

You will learn special rules for divorced spouses and survivor benefits.

This program is presented by Rebecca Miller and the Financial Awareness Foundation – a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of financial literacy.

You must register to attend this program via Zoom. 

Download Zoom in your app store or visit Zoom.us to create a free account.

YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR LIBRARY BARCODE NUMBER TO BE APPROVED. 

If you do not have a library card, email dplreference@biblio.org. 

 Registration ends at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent. 

Derby Public Library to hold workshop on Social Security via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library will hold a virtual webinar about Social Security from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

Almost 74 percent of Americans voluntarily received reduced retirement income benefits because they don’t know all the facts (Source: SSA Annual Statistical Supplement, 2011).

In this workshop Rebecca Miller, Financial Awareness Foundation, will cover when to apply for benefits, how to avoid reductions, and increase benefits and how to coordinate benefits with your spouse. 

You will learn special rules for divorced spouses and survivor benefits.

Register here https://bit.ly/2Y0ka1l with your Library card number by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17 to receive the Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Rochelle supports legislation to assist senior citizens

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D- Ansonia/Derby) is proud to support tax relief for those who receive Social Security and pensions and an increase in funding for the Meals on Wheels program, both included in the 2019 budget. 

In addition to these budgetary efforts to support seniors, Rochelle supported four additional bills focusing on seniors’ well-being and quality of life. 

Legislation passed in the most recent session included funding initiatives that will help keep seniors in their homes as long as possible, requiring appropriate staffing levels in nursing homes, providing the public access to a searchable database of people who may be a risk to our seniors and people with disabilities, and requiring certain health care providers to receive training in recognizing the signs of and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

“Our older neighbors, friends, and loved ones deserve pathways to age with stability, proper support, and dignity," Rochelle said. "These legislative efforts all work toward that goal. I’m proud to be a part of improving the lives of our seniors and look forward to continued efforts in future sessions.”

A closer look at the bills:

The Budget

· Tax Relief for Seniors: This year’s budget implements tax cuts for seniors on Social Security and for those who receive pensions. For Social Security recipients who earn a total income of less than 75k/year or couples who earn less than $100,000k/year the state will no longer be taxing social security income. For those who earn above these thresholds, you will receive a 75 percent tax credit on social security. For those receiving pensions: starting this year and going forth every year until we reach zero the state will be reducing pension taxes on those earning less than $75k/year for an individual and $100k/year for a couple by 14 percent each year.

· Increase in Meals on Wheels Funding: This year’s budget saw an increase in funding for Meals on Wheels, critical for supporting thousands of seniors across the state and many seniors here in Ansonia and Derby.

Legislation

· HB6170, An Act Increasing Funding For Aging In Place Initiatives – funds various initiatives to help our older neighbors remain in their own homes as long as possible with proper support as needed.

· SB375, An Act Concerning Nursing Home Facility Staffing Levels- ensures the well-being of nursing home residents by requiring nursing homes to provide clear safety data to the state including but not limited to the number of nurses that will direct patient contact for each shift and minimum number of required staff for each shift.

· SB832, An act Concerning Registries of Persons Found Responsible For Assaults Or Other Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Or Abandonment Of Elderly Persons Or Persons With Disabilities – provides the public with access to a searchable database of perpetrators of crimes and other substantiated abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment of elderly persons or persons with disabilities.

· SB827, An Act Concerning Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Training And Best Practices – requires certain health care professionals who provide primary care or emergency treatment for adults to receive training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease dementia. 
This bill also establishes a working group to develop recommendations on improving the care for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients.


This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Social Security is topic of workshop at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host the workshop, Maximize Your Social Security Benefits, at 6:30 p.m. March 20.  
David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and a simple way to increase your social security income by 32 percent.  

Learn when the right time is to start taking your Social Security, how the new claiming rules will affect you, hidden benefits you may have from a former or deceased spouse, and the benefits of “switches.”  
While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60-66, the general public is welcome to attend.  

Registration is requested.  
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Library schedules workshop on Social Security

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library will hold a Social Security Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4.

When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make when it comes to your retirement. 

There are a number of common mistakes people make when signing up for benefits. 

A most basic one is, don’t assume you can draw full benefits at age 65. The rules have changed.

This is a great opportunity to learn key concepts you need to know before applying for Social Security. 

Several little-known strategies may boost lifetime benefits and increase retirement income by tens of thousands. 

You will learn about: 

• How Social Security benefits are calculated and the advanced planning required to increase them. 
• Why married couples can miss out on significant lifetime sums. (Spouses urged to attend.) 

• Special strategies for married couples, divorced individuals and minor children will be discussed. 
• Case studies will show you the advantages of some of these strategies. 

Join Michael Alimo and David Weyner of USA Financial as they help you navigate important retirement decisions.

For more information or to register, call 203-734-6275.

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Derby Public Library to host workshop on benefits, AARP driver safety class

DERBY - Learn to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Derby Public Library.

David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will lead the workshop. 

He will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and how to increase Social Security benefits by as much as $100,000.

Learn when the right time is to start taking your Social Security, hidden benefits you may have from a former or deceased spouse, and the benefits of "switches."

While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60-66, the general public is welcome to attend.  
Registration is requested.  

AARP Driver Safety Class 

The Library has scheduled an AARP Driver Safety Class for Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Cars have changed and so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel. 
This refresher course is designed for drivers 50 and over to brush up on their driving skills.  
No written tests, no road tests, and no information will be given to the Department of Motor Vehicles.  
Participants will learn how to drive more defensively and may save up to 10 percent on their present auto liability insurance.  
Space is limited and registration is required.  
Participants may bring a bag lunch.

Coffee and dessert will be provided.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth

St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Derby Public Library to host workshop on benefits

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host a workshop, Maximize Your Social Security Benefits, at 6:30 p.m. June 20.

David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and how to increase Social Security benefits by as much as $100,000.

Learn when the right time is to start taking your Social Security, hidden benefits you may have from a former or deceased spouse, and the benefits of "switches."

While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60-66, 

the general public is welcome to attend. 
Registration is requested.   

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Library schedules Social Security workshop

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library will host a Social Security Workshop from 1-2 p.m. May 12, and again from 5:30-7 p.m. that day.

When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make when it comes to your retirement. 

There are a number of common mistakes people make when signing up for benefits. A most basic one is, don’t assume you can draw full benefits at age 65. The rules have changed.

This is a great opportunity to learn key concepts you need to know before applying for Social Security. 

Several little-known strategies may boost lifetime benefits and increase retirement income by tens of thousands. 

We will inform you about: How Social Security benefits are calculated and the advanced planning required to increase them; why married couples can miss out on significant lifetime sums (we suggest spouses attend!);

special strategies for married couples, divorced individuals and minor children; case studies that will show you the advantages of some of these strategies. 

Please join hosts Michael Alimo and David Weyner of USA Financial as they help you navigate important retirement decisions.

For more information or to register, call the Library, 203-734-6275. The library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Ansonia Library schedules Social Security workshop

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St., will host a Social Security workshop from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 13, and again from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 20.

When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision you make when it comes to your retirement. 

There are a number of common mistakes people make when signing up for benefits. A most basic one is, don’t assume you can draw full benefits at age 65. The rules have changed.
This is a great opportunity to learn key concepts you need to know before applying for Social Security. 

Several little-known strategies may boost lifetime benefits and increase retirement income by tens of thousands. 

We will inform you about: How Social Security benefits are calculated and the advanced planning required to increase them. 

Why married couples can miss out on significant lifetime sums. (We suggest spouses attend.) Special strategies for married couples, divorced individuals, and minor children, and case studies that will show you the advantages of some of these strategies.

Please join hosts Michael Alimo and David Weyner of USA Financial as they help you navigate important retirement decisions.

For more information or to register, call the Library, 203-734-6275.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby schedules workshop on maximizing benefits

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational workshop on Social Security at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

Michael Alimo and David Weyner, of U.S.A. Financial & Tax Services, will host “Strategies For Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits,” a workshop about ways to boost benefits and substantially enhance lifetime retirement income.

Discussion highlights will include:

• Strategies to maximize Social Security benefits

• How benefits are calculated and simple strategies available to increase them

• Coordinating benefits: Why married couples have added options for when to apply

• How Social Security benefits are taxed

• What are the taxable implications of collecting benefits and continuing to work part-time

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle-related materials. 

The Center is open to the public as part of Griffin’s Planetree patient-centered model of care that works to empower individuals to manage their well-being, prevent illness, and play an active role in decisions about their health.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Library plans benefits workshop, discussion about Brokaw memoir

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host the workshop, Maximize Your Social Security 

Benefits, at 6:30 p.m  Sept. 28.  

David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and how to increase Social Security benefits by as much as $100,000.  

Learn when the right time is to start taking your Social Security, hidden benefits you may have from a former or deceased spouse, and the benefits of "switches."

While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60-66, the general public is welcome.

Registration is requested.  

Lunchtime Book Discussion 

The Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

The selected title is the powerful memoir, A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope by Tom Brokaw.  

As Brokaw battles multiple myeloma, an incurable but 

treatable blood cancer, he reflects on a long and lucky life, including a great marriage of more than 50 years, a 

brilliant journalism career culminating in his 22 years as anchor of NBC Nightly News, a bestselling author, and his scores of devoted friends.

As he comes to terms with his own mortality Brokaw also looks at the larger picture of aging in America and rising health-care costs.

Multiple copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.  Participants are asked

to bring a sandwich and a friend as they “chat and chew.”  
Dessert and beverages will be provided.  

Registration is requested.  

For more information on any program, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call  

203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.   


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Social Security topic of series at Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library will host a series, Social Security: Your Questions Answered, from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, starting this Wednesday (May 13) through June 24.

Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income.

Ansonia Library (photo from website)

Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options regarding Social Security and the impact your decisions have on your retirement.

Join Robert Condon of Edward Jones as he answers any questions you may have.

For information or to register, call 203-734-6275.
The library is at 53 S. Cliff St.


This information is shared from the library's website.

Derby Library plans workshop on Social Security

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host a workshop, Maximize Your Social Security 

Benefits, at 6:30 p.m. March 30.

David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and how to increase Social Security benefits.

While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60-66, the general public is welcome to attend.

Registration is requested.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit 

www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Social Security is topic of workshop at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational workshop on Social Security at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Michael Alimo and David Weyner, of U.S.A. Financial & Tax Services, will host “Strategies For Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits,” a free workshop about ways to boost benefits and substantially enhance lifetime retirement income.

Discussion highlights will include:• Strategies to maximize Social Security benefits

• How benefits are calculated and simple strategies available to increase them

• Coordinating benefits: Why married couples have added options for when to apply

• How Social Security benefits are taxed

• What are the taxable implications of collecting benefits and continuing to work part-time.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.