While frustration about the state of PERS costs is understandable, there are many myths and misunderstandings about PERS. One of the most egregious was cited in a letter by Arnie Schmucker (Nov. 4) ...

After decades of working and contributing to the Social Security system, many retirees assume that the benefits they've earned are exempt from federal income tax — but unfortunately, that's not always ...

Mississippi’s commissioner of agriculture and commerce has a Christmas wish list for the State Legislature.Andy Gipson hopes ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The majority of deals signed by the California Public Employees' Retirement System with private equity firms allow the firms to reduce their tax bills by treating ordinary ...

When you claim Social Security, up to 50% to 85% of your benefit is taxable, depending on your overall income level. You may find that the combination of Social Security benefits, withdrawals from tax ...

Though difficult to pin to one cause, a decrease in taxable sales and related revenues coming into the city’s General Fund has Carson City leaders planning proactively for the next budget cycle. “The ...