Tax effects and retirement planning with Social Security
Some recipients may owe federal tax on Social Security benefits if income exceeds set thresholds. The article explains how income is calculated, who pays up to 50 or 85 percent, and how to withhold taxes via Form W4-V. It also promotes a new Social Security Statement insert for those 55 and older to aid retirement timing decisions.
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Mike Devlin
Ottawa
Devlin
Social Security
Social Security Benefits Withholding Help Described
Devlin explains how to request voluntary tax withholding for Social Security benefits. People can call the toll free number 800-772-1213 or the local office at 785-242-7800 for assistance and details.
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Devlin
Ottawaherald.com
Laurie
Megan
New law lets full retirement age workers keep earning full Social Security
A new law allows workers at full retirement age to earn without reducing Social Security benefits, a win for both employers and workers. Trucking company owners keep skilled staff while drivers gain dual income and potential higher future benefits through annual earnings posting.
Quick, Easy Dinners Preserve Flavor While Saving Time
A ''Restaurants and Institutions'' survey finds 70 percent of adults unsure what to eat at 4 p.m. The booming restaurant trade boosts meals in a box, yet these often fat and sodium heavy. Nutrition educator Kathy Walsten of Kansas State University urges speed-scratch cooking and stocking versatile foods to craft fast, healthy, money-saving meals.
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Kathy Walsten
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Walsten
Safe leftovers tips from Kansas State Extension nutrition experts
The guidance covers refrigerating leftovers within two hours, using small shallow containers, freezing portions for future meals, and reheating only what is eaten. It urges warming to 165 degrees F, avoiding multiple reheats, and suggests planning with prepared foods, batch cooking, and casseroles to save time and calories.
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Kansas State Extension
Walston
A Faith Workout For A Fit Faith at Spring Grove Friends Church
Reverend For rest Brandt led a December 17 service from Isaiah 62 at Spring Grove Friends Church with Jerilyn James Herriges Mike Herriges and Brandt reading passages and Advent candles lit A men s prayer breakfast was held December 16 amid frigid weather with food and fellowship A Christmas program December 24 featured a musical Call Him Jesus with carolers narrators and tiny angels announcing Jesus birth A New Year s Eve party is planned in the church annex A Brandt family trip to the Kansas City Ballet The Nutcracker December 16 drew praise from the Brandts A community neighbor using his tractor plowed many driveways for residents and received thanks and Christmas donations Lane Nutrition Site in Pottawatomie Township Building Lane offers Congregate and home delivered meals Monday Wednesday Friday Reservations required call 869-2002 All meals include 2 percent milk
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Forrest Brandt
Spring Grove Friends Church
Jerilyn James Herriges
Mike Herriges
Brandt
Jesus
Lane Nutrition
Pottawatomie Township
Lane
Call
Good Sams Hold Christmas Party at Local Bank
Twenty six Chippewa Good Sams met on December 8 at Kansas State Bank in Overbrook for a Christmas party. They enjoyed soup and chili with vegetables and desserts as Mr and Mrs Santa Claus and Eli handed out gifts to members.
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Chippewa Good Sams
Kansas State Bank
Overbrook
Princeton council meeting moved to January 8 2001
The City of Princeton Kansas reschedules the January 2001 Regular Council Meeting from January 1 to January 8 due to New Year’s Day. City address listed as P O Box 8 Princeton KS 66078.
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