RETIREMENT
SOCIAL SECURITY: INFORMATION & UPDATES When plans change – work after retirement and your Social Security
What if you retire, start collecting Social Security retirement, and then your plans change with a return to work?Using the following question, this is todays topic. Q: I started Social Security reti...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 3:14 PM
THE NEW FORTY It did my heart good...
I went to Bismarck yesterday to attend a retirement party for a friend whois moving on to a new chapter in his life after a long careerat the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). It ...
Posted on 12/28/12 at 10:32 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, Deb's Retirement...
Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:17 AM
IN THE BLACK Tips to Retire Rich
There is an article in the latest issue of Kiplinger magazine on how to retire rich. Some of the ideas in the article are to participate in your company's 401k plan or invest in a Roth IRA, pay off s...
Posted on 9/5/12 at 7:46 AM
REAL MONEY Planning (or not) for Retirement
With a recent major birthday in our household, we were reminded that retirement is closer than ever. Just like planning for kids college and other major financial events in life, they come upon us too...
Posted on 3/30/12 at 10:22 AM
Longtime Grand Forks prosecutor Falck praised at retirement party 
Last week, Don Keplin, who has been appearing in Grand Forks courtrooms for more than half of his 40 years on a long list of charges including several felony drug and violence convictions with plenty of time behind bars, appeared again in a pre-trial conference, again across the aisle from a familiar face.
By Stephen J. Lee , May 13, 2013
ND ranked 10th-best retirement destination; Minnesota 43rd
Forget Florida and Arizona, retirees, how about North Dakota? The Peace Garden State left the Sunshine State and the Grand Canyon State far behind in a recent ranking of best states in which to retire.
By Robb Jeffries , May 07, 2013
VIRG FOSS: Time to reflect, look ahead
So this is it, then, my last column for the Herald for the next five months.
Summer vacation has arrived on my contract with the newspaper to write a weekly column seven months of the year.
By Virg Foss , April 27, 2013
Top official to quit Grand Forks City Hall
Rick Duquette’s first job for the City of Grand Forks required him to wear a police uniform. Thirty-four years, he’ll be retiring in a suit and tie, a uniform of a kind for the city’s top unelected official.
By Brandi Jewett , April 09, 2013
HOWARD KOSSOVER: What month can retirement benefits start?
If all requirements are met, you can receive Social Security reduced retirement beginning with the first full month that you are age 62.
By Howard Kossover , April 06, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: Can you file for Social Security and disability?
Howard Kossover answers the questions: "Can a person file for both Social Security retirement and disability benefits at age 62?" and " Will my own Social Security amount be lower if someone else receives benefits through my record?"
By Howard Kossover , February 23, 2013
Minnesota priests endorse Pope Benedict’s decision
When the leader of the Holy See – the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1 billion members – realizes he is unable to carry out his responsibilities, retirement is the right decision.
February 11, 2013
Wangler to retire from Red River council
Julius Wangler, the longtime executive director of the Red River Regional Council, will retire July 31. He has been with the regional planning organization since its beginning in 1973.
By Herald Staff Report , February 01, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: Full retirement age explained
Howard Kossover answers the question: What is full retirement age?
By Howard Kossover , January 26, 2013
More Workers Raid Retirement Accounts to Pay Bills
A large and growing share of American workers are tapping their retirement savings accounts for non-retirement needs, raising broad questions about the effectiveness of one of the most important savings vehicles for old age.
By Michael A. Fletcher , January 15, 2013
Camp Grafton commander to retire
The North Dakota National Guard is scheduled to hold a retirement ceremony today for the outgoing commander of the Camp Grafton Training Center near Devils Lake.
By Herald Staff Report , January 03, 2013
North Dakota jail's 'prayer warrior' leaves lasting legacy
A man who nicknamed the "prayer warrior" is retiring after serving as a Cass County volunteer chaplain for 33 years.
By Associated Press , December 30, 2012
Brandon Roy says he wants to keep playing
Brandon Roy is considering retirement again after being unable to shake the knee issues that have plagued him in recent years.
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI , December 29, 2012
Polk County's civil servant of 41 years retires, but not for long
Jack Schmalenberg was eligible for retirement benefits 10 years ago. On the last day of 2012, he finally will retire… at least for a few months.
By Ryan Bakken , December 23, 2012
Dustin Gawrylow, Mandan, N.D., column: Pension thundercloud looms on N.D.'s horizon
In the past two years, North Dakota’s public pension funds have continued the downward slide that began in 2008. They now represent a $2 billion unfunded liability over the next 30-odd years.
By Dustin Gawrylow , December 13, 2012
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