Social Security: 5 Factors that Impact Your Benefit Amount
1. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your highest 35 earning years. For years that income is not earned, a zero is used in the benefit calculations. If you do
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Prepared Caregivers: A Toolkit for Caregivers of Veterans for Disaster Preparedness
The Rosalynn Carter Institute and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs recently released Prepared Caregivers: A Toolkit for Caregivers of Veterans for Disaster Preparedness, a guide to help caregivers of Veterans
The High Cost of Chronic Illness: NCOA Article
New National Council on Aging (NCOA) research shows the high cost of chronic illness and why it matters. Their webpage: Chronic Inequities — Measuring Disease Cost Burden Among Older Adults in
Take Care of Yourself
June 6, 2023 – Guest author Jean Bolduc It’s a common, well-intended expression. You’ve had a death in the family or a serious medical event for someone you love and for
Five Wishes: Helping Families Everywhere Since 1998
Caregivers often face unpleasant surprises later in life. Many people retire without considering the challenges that they – and those who help them – may face 20 years later. In the first 20 years of retirement, many retirees lose family members, suffer physical or mental decline, or face other life changes.
I-Bonds Paying Interest Rate of 4.30%
Savings Bonds are often considered a safe and trustworthy investment because the U.S. government backs them. There are different types of savings bonds, the most recent and one of the most popular types being the I Bond. A key feature of the I Bond is that it is inflation-protected.
Late Life Issues are Vital to Caregivers
Caregivers often face unpleasant surprises later in life. Many people retire without considering the challenges that they – and those who help them – may face 20 years later. In the first 20 years of retirement, many retirees lose family members, suffer physical or mental decline, or face other life changes.
Financially Literate Newly Weds, Sound Right?
Here’s some big-picture financial advice to consider for any couple but especially for an about-to-be or newlywed couple. Share what you know (and don’t know) about your personal finances: Yes, open up the books.
Am I Eligible to Receive a Social Security Widow’s Benefit?
Social Security is an important source of income for widows. Check the list below to determine if you may be qualified for widow’s benefits.
Money Mule Scams
Money Mules are typically the unwitting victims of fraudsters who are tricked into receiving and forwarding money as part of a money laundering scam or other fraud. Do not let yourself become a money mule. Here’s what you need to know.