Lifestyle
Savvy Senior: New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year
- Details
- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number is the same as my Social Security number.
Social Security News: What You Can Teach Your Grandchild about Social Security
- Details
- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
One of the greatest gifts you can give a grandchild is the gift of financial literacy. Helping them save money early in life and showing them how to make wise spending decisions goes a long way toward a bright financial future.
Social Security News: Additional Layer of Security Added to Online Access
- Details
- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Social Security continues to evaluate and improve how we protect what’s important to you.
Social Security News: Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day
- Details
- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and service members who have given their lives for our nation.
Some Taxing Trivia
- Details
No one enjoys paying taxes, but these factoids might take some of the sting out of writing that annual check:
Work Past 70? Be Sure You’re Able
- Details
If you’re planning to work until you’re 70 or older, be sure you’re actually capable of it.
Savvy Senior: Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment Causes Confusion
- Details
- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare.
Social Security News: Get Replacement Tax Forms Online with Ease
- Details
- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
It’s that time of year again. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down.
Social Security News: ‘Extra Help’ Available for Prescription Costs
- Details
Making ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help to pay for some healthcare and prescription drug costs.