In essence, Social Security programs are funded through payroll taxes. Employees and their employers each pay 6.2% (4.2% for employees in 2011 and 2012) of earnings for Social Security taxes; 1.45% of earnings for Medicare taxes. Medicare is the country’s basic health insurance program for people age 65 and older, and for many people with […]
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As indicated above, Social Security was initially focused on retirement benefits, but the program expanded through the years to enhance economic security for a variety of Americans. There are currently four categories of Social Security benefits: Retirement benefits – partial benefits available at age 62; full benefits are a function of birth date Disability benefits […]
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So, do you think the Social Security taxes that you currently pay go into a trust fund to pay you retirement income in the future? The answer to that question would be “no”. In the next few blogs we’ll take a look at Social Security – the basics of how it works, and how it […]
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As a lifelong learner, Brittany Disher wanted to earn a master’s degree. Now the commercial banker from Wausau has a chance to achieve her goal by taking courses near where she lives and works. Disher and 45 other students are enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied […]
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After years of planning, the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point officially began Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, with students attending BUS 710 Financial Leadership Through Applied Decision-Making with Prof. Kevin Bahr in Marshfield and Stevens Point. View Photos
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) — Education is arguably one of the most valuable assets to a community. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus in Marshfield is increasing their education opportunities. [Watch Video] And its new MBA program is proof. Lyna Matesi is an assistant professor and also the director of the MBA program. “It can be […]
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The grades for the 2019 spring semester are in and a total of 459 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 178 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Accounting: 26 (11) Athletic […]
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Lisa Anderson has reached a milestone in her educational journey. The nontraditional student will graduate this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Arts degree and has already been accepted as a part-time student in the university’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which begins […]
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For the first time ever, every School of Business and Economics intern presented about their experience at our inaugural Internship Expo on May 7, 2019. All 43 interns shared what they learned, how they used specific courses at their internship, and how they met goals during their time. [Photo Gallery | Watch Video] The event […]
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Twelve students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 16 recipients of the 2018-19 Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who […]
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