Q: What is the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program? (M. Olson, Weston)
A: The Ticket Program offers Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities the choices, opportunities and supports needed to find and keep employment, increase their earnings, and reduce their dependence...
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By Daniel Short of Simply Seniors
Day after day, we learn about readers who have been mislead about Medicare and how it works. They have been convinced they needed to buy things that were not in their...
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By Rebecca Fending
With Medicare open enrollment season less than a month away, many seniors have questions as to what it means, how they can prepare and what options are best for them. Below is a light...
Question: I received a letter that I have an overpayment. What should I do? (B. Kelly, Pinecrest)
Answer:
Don’t spend the extra money! Social Security will send you an overpayment notice with a request to repay the amount within 30 days.
If...
As we approach recession territory, older Americans need to be cautious of how their money is spent and find ways to be more frugal with their dollar.
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By David Novak
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the ideal time to give your financial health an examination. Taking care of the little details now can save a lot of pain and heartache...
By David Lukić
This article was updated on September 9, 2023
Scams against older adults are on the rise, and also becoming more creative. With millions still falling victim each year, there's no sign of the trend stopping and many cases...
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By John Luddy, Norcom’s Senior Vice President of Reverse Mortgage Lending
While news of “grey divorces” are shocking, divorces occurring over the age of 50 have been on the rise since the 1990s according to Pew Research Center –...
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Summer is in the air, bringing with it the impulse to make home renovations. Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home with the environment in mind, but worried about the expense? Fortunately,...
By Chris Holbert, CEO of SecuraTrac
Spring is here, and while we might only think of spring cleaning as finally dusting our bookshelves and cleaning up the yard, we can also spring clean our habits. As we age, our safety...
