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10 States Where Property Tax Relief for Older Homeowners Is Worth Rechecking Before Year-End
Property-tax relief for older homeowners can include exemptions, rebates, refundable credits, and deferrals. Eligibility and filing rules vary widely, so…
Your Parent Keeps Falling for Scams — Can You Limit Their Access to Money?
Families can add safeguards such as transaction alerts and trusted contacts without immediately taking away an older parent’s financial independence.…
8 Things in Your Medicine Cabinet Worth Checking After 65
After 65, periodically check your medicine cabinet for expired drugs, discontinued prescriptions, duplicate ingredients, and outdated supplements. Bring questions about…
The “Your Social Security Number Was Suspended” Call: What Happens to Your Money If You Answer
Social Security will not suspend your SSN or demand money to fix it. If a caller threatens arrest or tells…
What Happens to Social Security When Someone Is in the Hospital for Months?
Regular Social Security benefits generally don’t stop simply because someone is hospitalized, but SSI can be reduced during extended medical…
You Have Medicare and a Supplement — Why Are Medical Bills Still Showing Up?
Medicare and Medigap can dramatically reduce healthcare expenses, but they don’t guarantee every bill will be $0. Deductibles, plan-specific cost…
Hearing Aids, Dental Work and Glasses: 7 Health Costs Medicare Beneficiaries May Still Need to Budget For
Medicare beneficiaries may still face bills for dental care, hearing aids, routine vision care, prescriptions, and cost-sharing for covered services.…
Taking Several Medications After 65? These 7 Questions Are Worth Asking Your Pharmacist
Bring your pharmacist a complete list of prescriptions, OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements. A medication review can uncover interactions, side…
You Feel Fine at 65 — These 7 Health Checks Could Still Save You Money Later
Feeling healthy at 65 doesn’t eliminate the need for preventive care. Medicare covers many screenings that can identify health problems…
7 Everyday Habits After 60 That Could Be Costing You More in Medical Bills
Small routines involving exercise, medications, preventive care, vision, and home safety can affect health risks after 60. Medicare also covers…
