Financial

Social Security News: 3 Ways Your Social Security Payment Can Grow after Retirement

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

You made the choice and now you are happily retired. You filed online for your Social Security benefits. They arrive each month in the correct amount, exactly as expected.

Savvy Senior: Tips and Resources for Older Job Seekers

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

What resources can you recommend to help older jobseekers? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help.

Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Passes House

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In mid-June the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), which would create a one-stop-shop of resources to support grandparents raising grandchildren.

Social Security Column: 5 Steps for Social Security Success

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

No matter how much you’ve planned, there’s no better time than now to think about your future.

Recent Community Forum Held to Help Older Pennsylvanians Avoid Scams

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Three cabinet secretaries from the Wolf administration recently traveled to Pottstown for a community discussion protecting older Pennsylvanians from scams and financial exploitation.

Pre-Retirement Workshop Scheduled for School Workers

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The Dauphin and Cumberland County Chapters of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will sponsor a free pre-retirement workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Mechanicsburg Middle School, 1750 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg.

Savvy Senior: Income Tax Filing Requirements for Retirees

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to file this year.