Latest News
Government approves Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening
U.S. health regulators on Thursday approved Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening by low-dose CT, the first time the government health insurance program for the elderly and disabled will pay for such a program of early detection in an effort…
Keeping the Social Security promise
Nebraskans work hard each day to provide for their families. For generations, Americans have paid taxes into Social Security with the expectation the program will be there if they need it when they get older. Without reform, the Social Security…
Wow! The IRS Will Pay Out This Much in Fraudulent Tax Refunds By 2016
It’s tax time again. (Cue the dive under the blankets for a majority of Americans!) Though few people enjoy the process of preparing their taxes — a walk down memory lane consisting of receipt-hunting can be arduous and time-consuming —…
Think Social Security is protected from garnishment? Think again
If times are tough, it’s important to ask: Are your Social Security payments subject to garnishment? Could a creditor seize them? Could you lose them in bankruptcy? If times are tough, it’s important to ask: Are your Social Security payments…
Here’s When We Plan to Take Social Security Benefits
American retirees have a lot of options regarding when they claim their Social Security benefits. You can file as early as age 62, wait until your Social Security-mandated “full retirement age,” or delay your benefits until as late as age…
Medicare Part D: 3 Essential Steps to Get the Best Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare serves more than 55 million Americans, providing the primary source of support for health care expenses to those 65 and older. Almost 10 years ago, Medicare expanded to include prescription-drug coverage under Part D, and this year, the Centers…
Saving for Retirement 40 Years Out: The Increasing Trend
When retirement planning is mentioned, your mind probably goes to those who are close to retirement. However, the audience interested in retirement saving plans and investments is changing to just about everyone, as millennials, and even Gen Z, are now…
Personal Finance: Females And Social Security
Social Security is a gender neutral system. Benefits are payable to any worker who qualifies as an outcome of their work history. In the case of couples, either partner can declare a spousal advantage (though not both all at once)…
Hey Millennials! Social Security is not going away
A lot of young people — especially millennials — don’t think they will ever get a dime from Social Security. And in fact, the trustees in charge of Social Security anticipate the fund will be out of reserves by 2033. But…
SHIIP is Not Just for Seniors
Did you know that if you are under age 65 and have a disability you may be eligible for Medicare? If you have questions about your health insurance options, SHIIP can help. SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, is…