question #1 (cont) Divorce and SS

It is important to read the qualifications carefully and phone or get in contact with your local social security agency should you have any questions. You can reach then by phone, email, or snail mail. Use the general SS website for getting in touch. Most important, collecting the social security on an ex spouse’s amount is legal, paid for, may not be revealed to the spouse if you do not wish and may be collected until full retirement age or beyond depending upon the circumstances.

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WISER: Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement: divorce This site is also useful for many questions regarding women’s financial security

The Motley Fool: Divorced? Here’s How it Will Affect Your Social Security Benefits.

Question #2 (cont) Getting lawmakers to listen….

All of these sites provide ways to reach your representatives and senators. Every single senator and congressperson, without exception, has said that the only way they can know the priorities of their constituencies, is for YOU, and I, to write, email and fax your opinions on issues which concern you on a regular basis.

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Pro Publica: How to Get Your Lawmakers to Listen: This is an excellent publication on political and social policy

How to be a Political Influence as an Average Citizen: This is an excellent article from Alex Gustafson at the University of Washington. The article also has a list of its own references on the topic

Question #3 (Cont) Best charity and giving during the Pandemic

Fidelity Charitable :Covid-19 and Philanthropy: How donor behaviors are shifting amid the pandemic: This includes guides and tax considerations about “giving” during a pandemic.

NPR: MacKenzie Bezos Pledges To Give More Than Half Of Her Billions To Charity: This is the extraordinary story of the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and her unique and generous approach to philanthropy.

Philanthropy Roundtable: Philanthropy Roundtable on Covid-19: This is more a discussion on patterns of giving by large donors than on a citizen’s giving patterns or the availability of funds.

Chronicle of Philanthropy: Covid-19 Coverage: Fundraising During the Epidemic: This is also more for those attempting to fundraise during the epidemic.

 more questions coming soon: (cont)

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