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New Tax & Spending Bill being considered
The House Ways & Means Committee recently released a draft of the Trump Administration’s planed Tax Bill for the next fiscal year, and that bill could be voted on in the House of Representatives by next week. Of course, the…
2026 COLA: Good news and bad news
The Senior Citizens League (SCL), an advocacy group for seniors, regularly monitors the U.S. cost of living, with an eye towards what next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) might be for those collecting Social Security. And even though actual…
How do you qualify for a grocery allowance through Medicare Advantage?
We have all seen TV ads or social media posts about seniors qualifying for a grocery allowance, but who qualifies? First, you must be enrolled in original Medicare Parts A and B and choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage…
New Commissioner Plans to Restore Solvency
Financial services executive Frank Bisignano has been appointed to the role of Commissioner of the Social Security Administration – a challenging role at this critical period in the SSA’s history. Faced with a looming financial crisis in the fast-approaching year…
About Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage)
“Medicare Part D” refers to insurance for prescription drugs, usually available when you are also enrolled in Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization coverage) and Medicare Part B (coverage for outpatient healthcare services). Except for limited drug coverage provided by Part…
Social Security Under New Leadership
Financial services executive Frank Bisignano has taken over the helm as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, replacing Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek. This appointment comes at a challenging time for Social Security, in the midst of several recent changes aimed…
Social Security for Married Couples
When to claim Social Security is a relatively simple decision for single individuals – base your claiming decision on your own personal financial needs. But that decision is not so easy for a married couple, because each couple should look…
Are You Ready to Claim Social Security?
Being mentally ready to claim Social Security and being physically ready to make that move may be two different things! Sure, if you’re stressed out at work or otherwise simply ready to hang up your work clothing, and you are…
Do you fear retirement?
Retirement – that dream that we’ve all likely had since we started working! Unfortunately, far too many Americans approach retirement with trepidation, fearing they may not have the money they will need to retire in comfort. A recent study found…
Words of Wisdom About Living Longer
Ready for a little inspiration? In these days of frequent political discord, with just about every media article we read exploring some looming crisis or projected chaos, let’s take some time to ponder what is important in life. After all,…