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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Oct. 16, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. SSA Announces 0% COLA in 2016, Triggering Major Cost Increases for Medicare Beneficiaries Social Security Administration (SSA) officials announced on Thursday that there will be no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2016. The announcement is particularly troubling because it triggers a premium spike[Read More…]

Homebuyer’s Workshop to be Held on Oct. 21

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2015. The South Suburban Housing Center and the Village of Park Forest will hold a Homebuyer’s Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Learn the steps to becoming a homeowner. To pre-register, call 708-957-HOME[Read More…]

Memorial arch silent parade, fire prevention week

Park Forest Silent Parade 2015

(Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From Park Forest, Illinois, the beginning of the “Silent Parade” October 2015, to launch Fire Prevention Month 2015. (Video: PFFD)

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Oct. 9, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2015. Negotiators Reach a Deal on TPP – Alliance Members Focus on Stopping it After five years of secret negotiations, representatives from 12 countries came to an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Monday. If implemented, the deal would allow drug companies to lock in patent protections on[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Provides Guidance About Marketing Services Agreements

Bulletin Highlights Risks of Agreements Violating Federal Prohibition on Mortgage Kickbacks WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2015.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a bulletin providing guidance to the mortgage industry regarding marketing services agreements. The bulletin offers an overview of the federal prohibition on mortgage kickbacks and referral[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Annual Hiring Event on October 16

MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Last year, more than 85 employers with active job openings met[Read More…]

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