SHOULD A MULTI-GENERATIONAL/CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER BE IN POTSDAM'S FUTURE?
AARP National has studied the viability of age friendly communities and offers "Communities need to both naturally and intentionally have ways for residents and visitors to be involved to socialize, to learn and to share experiences. Through AARP Livable Communities Initiative (one of the Committees in the local AARP 2831 Chapter) and a network of 53 State Offices, AARP engages, educates and inspires elected officials, local leaders, planners, citizen activists and skilled volunteers to identify community needs and the types of programs, policies ad projects that can meet those needs and improve the lives of older adults and people of all ages. AARP National and our St. Lawrence County Chapter #2831 of AARP, Inc. support the recommended 8 Domains of Livability (or age-friendly) which include: 1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings – availability of safe and accessible recreational facilities. 2. Transportation: safe and affordable modes of private and public transportation helps older adults remain independent, mobile, and engaged in their surrounding community. 3. Housing: Availability of home modification programs for aging in place as well as a range of age-friendly housing options. 4. Social Participation: Access to leisure and cultural activities including opportunities for older residents to socialize and engage with their peers as well as with younger people. Seniors can experience isolation (due to limited social support, deteriorating health, major life changes and the refusal to ask for help) that leads to depression and even suicide. Identifying resources can provide assistance to seniors. 5. Respect and Social Inclusion: Programs that promote ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as multigenerational interaction and dialogue. 6. Civic Participation and Employment: Paid work and volunteer activities for older residents and opportunities to engage in the formulation of policies relevant to their lives.
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St. Lawrence County Chapter #2831 of AARP, Inc.
As our population ages and people stay healthy and active longer, communities need to adapt. The AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities – including AARP National’s designating New York State as its first age-friendly State - and helps participating communities to become great places to reside. Well-designed, livable communities help sustain economic growth and make for happier, healthier residents – of all ages. The statistics might be enough to make us rethink what is our future for the North Country. It’s all about Staying Informed and Learning About Livability. AARP Livable Communities supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to be great places for people of all ages. How will the following statistics impact the North Country, villages and institutions of higher education? By 2035, the United States will — for the first time ever — be a country comprised of more older adults than of children. The U.S. Census Bureau projects there will be 78 million people age 65 and over compared to 76.4 million under the age of 18. Currently 1 in 3 Americans is age 50 or older; By 2030 one in five (1 in 5) will be 65 or older September 10, 2019 -- 6 pm: NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE EVENT - West Potsdam Fire Hall. This is a FREE open-to-the community event. Join the St. Lawrence County (SLC) Chapter #2831 of AARP, Inc. and St. Lawrence County Emergency Services who are partnering to HONOR those that protect SLC residents on a daily basis: Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, and Rescue Squads. RSVP is required to Karen at 315-265-6705 or [email protected] on or before Sept. 5th.
See more details in the flyer: Open here From over at Forbes:
As Rumors Swirl, Here’s What A Payroll Tax Cut Might Look Like As concerns circulate about a potential recession, President Donald Trump insists that the economy remains healthy. Despite those assertions, there have been rumblings that White House officials are exploring the possibility of a temporary payroll tax cut to put more money in the hands of consumers. According to reports, economists inside the White House have drafted a white paper about the potential for a payroll tax cut. Earlier, a White House official released a statement saying that “more tax cuts for the American people are certainly on the table, but cutting payroll taxes is not something under consideration at this time.” However, President Trump confirmed to reporters that payroll tax cuts are on the table, along with those rumored potential changes to capital gains, saying, “I’ve been thinking about payroll taxes for a long time. Many people would like to see that.” If the back-and-forth sounds familiar, it echoes themes from an earlier time. The last payroll tax cut for American workers—also controversial—was pushed through by the Obama administration in 2011, despite concerns that the cut would increase the federal deficit. The theory was that the benefit would offset any costs: The cut was intended to kick-start the economy following the 2008 recession. After the first round, Congress renewed the temporary payroll tax cuts in 2012. Here’s how the payroll tax cuts worked. Wages and self-employment income are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. Together, Social Security and Medicare taxes are known as FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes and are taken right out of your paycheck. Taxes on self-employment income are separately referred to as SECA (Self-Employment Contributions Act) taxes since self-employed persons pay both the employee and employer contributions. If you’re employed, you pay Social Security tax (6.2%) as the employee, and your employer also pays the same rate of tax (6.2%); again, if you’re self-employed, you pay both portions. Unlike Medicare, Social Security taxes are subject to a wage cap. In other words, you pay Social Security taxes on your earnings until you hit a magic number. After that, your wages are no longer subject to Social Security taxes. For 2019, that magic number is $132,900. That means that whether you make $1,000 or $100,000, you will pay Social Security taxes on that income. But if you earn $132,901? You'll pay Social Security taxes on $132,900, but not on the extra dollar. And if you earn $1,132,900? You'll pay Social Security taxes on $132,900 but not on the extra million. .....[H]ere’s how the 2011 payroll tax cut worked. On the employer side, payroll tax contributions for federal purposes remained the same. On the employee side, payroll tax contributions for federal purposes were reduced by 2%: Instead of paying in at 6.2% for Social Security taxes (up to the cap, which was, at the time, $106,800), contributions were 4.2% for Social Security taxes (still up to the cap). Self-employed persons also got a 2% reduction. Contributions for Medicare remained the same. A similar payroll tax cut in 2019 could save top wage earners up to $2,658. Read the full article over at Forbes. |
The St. Lawrence County Chapter (SLCC) #2831 is a community of advocacy and volunteers whose purpose is to 1) promote at the local level the priorities, programs and policies specific for the benefit of our seniors, 2) maximize member engagement in a broad menu of services, information and educational activities, 3) demonstrate the contributions and potential of people who are 50+ to encourage their full participation in contemporary life, 4) create fundraising opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency, and 5) stimulate public interest in a variety of issues.
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