Money

As an older adult or someone helping an older adult, you’re likely aware of how medical expenses can quickly add up, even if you are covered by traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you’re fortunate, you have savings, or help from Social Security or a retirement plan, or…

Just two weeks ago, we began to address the question on the minds of many: Is Social Security at risk in our new political climate? Will efforts to slash government spending put at risk a long-prized government program that provides the primary source of income to at least 40% of…

If there’s one thing for certain right now, it’s that we’re living in a time of great uncertainty. Everything from worldwide geopolitical alliances to public health threats is in flux, including the economic security of our country and our citizens. And among the uncertainties is what’s going on with the…

A recent national survey from AARP revealed a truth that’s familiar to most of us: The majority of adults 50 and above would like to stay in their homes and live in their communities for as long as possible. This is especially true among those 65 and older, along with…

A comfortable retirement, where you can enjoy your leisure and explore new opportunities, is a long sought-after goal for so many. And in today’s world, where the cost of living can challenge your retirement savings and income, and where social, cultural, or political winds can make you rethink your sense…

It seems as though no matter how savvy and sophisticated we are, the scammers and fraudsters are one step ahead of us. With the availability of even more sophisticated technology, including artificial intelligence that can mimic your voice or clean up the typos and grammatical errors that used to give…