What Are The Facts About Social Security?
There is a great deal of rhetoric, misinformation, and hyperbole being cast about in the media and by politicians regarding the status of Social Security and its future. We have been hearing about how...
View ArticleWhy You Should Think About Retirement When You’re in Your 20s
When you’re just out of school and starting your first job, probably the last thing on your mind is how you’re going to support yourself in 40 or 50 years when you’re ready to retire. “I’m only 23,”...
View ArticleSome Reflections on Life as an Elder Adult
As 2012 has drawn to a close I would like to take an editorial privilege to present a few thoughts about my personal views of aging from the perspective of someone who is now experiencing some of the...
View ArticleHealth Insurance Limits and the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act prohibits health plans from putting a lifetime dollar limit on most benefits you receive. The law also restricts and phases out the annual dollar limits a health plan can place...
View ArticleAsking Elder Adults the Difficult Questions
As we age and live longer, financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affect families, not just individuals. Inevitably, the time will come when it is necessary to have discussions on a...
View ArticleNew Online Features for Social Security
More than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can now access their benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record instantly...
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