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Should you delay taking Social Security benefits until 70?
A person who is eligible for Social Security can claim benefits anytime between 62 and 70. If you take it early your benefit will be reduced. If you wait until 70 you will receive the maximum payment. There is a…
Dental coverage, especially important for older Americans, is not covered by Medicare.
Dentists understand the importance of healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, Medicare rarely, if ever covers the cost for these services. The great majority of older Americans are paying out of pocket or not getting basic dental service which could…
Important Guidelines for reducing Scams
Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to scams. To protect yourself from fraud there are general guidelines you can follow. This article is focused on the state of New York and Medicare, but the information is helpful to everyone. Notice: The link…
Many seniors find “un-retiring” is a better option
For many seniors, working a whole career can get stale, causing retirement to look extremely attractive. But about 2 in 5 Americans have found that retirement isn’t all they dreamed it to be, and have returned to work – in…
Need to bolster your retirement income? Here’s how
Of course, everyone wants to maximize their retirement income, but options for doing that as you approach retirement age are scant. You’ve already saved as much as you were able to over your lifetime, so your nest egg is set…
Encore Article: Medicare Coverage Options and Open Enrollment
This article was first published last fall but is worthy of this encore re-publication because the topic – Medicare – is one which affects a majority of our readers all year long. Originally published by the non-profit Kaiser Family Foundation…
Chronic Care Management may be available to you.
Chronic Care Management has been found to help Medicare patients reduce hospital and clinic visits. A person who has two or more chronic conditions is eligible for a federal program that pays doctors to do more to manage the patients…
A Widow’s Social Security Journey
The aftermath of losing a spouse is difficult enough, without the stress of dealing with the Social Security Administration when they learn of your spouse’s death. And Social Security does find out – if not from a survivor, they’re usually…
The WEP/GPO Debate Rages On
Congress has been under considerable pressure lately over two Social Security provisions which have, for decades, irked some retirees from public service. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) affect those who have a federal, state,…
Approaching 65? Here’s what you should know about Medicare
Medicare is the national healthcare plan for those over age 65 and, as you approach that age, there are several things you should keep in mind. First, you should remember than not enrolling in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period…