Health insurance is more important and more complicated than ever. One of these complications takes shape in the form of open enrollment periods. What are they, when are they, and how do you take adva
Is There a Right Way to Retire?
We all do it: envision our retirements as a luxuriously relaxing period of travelling and crossing off our bucket list items. While this is the general goal for most of us, preparing for retirement co
6 Common Myths about Reverse Mortgages
There’s certainly no shortage of myths in our world. Despite tremendous advances in medicine and technology, myths still persist in today’s world. Today, we all understand that the Earth is round, but
Seniors and Poverty
According to a study by the Economic Policy Institute, almost half of American seniors are in financially unstable situations. This doesn’t mean they are living in poverty, but it means they are only
How To Get Maximum Retirement Benefits From Social Security
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Social Security Income
Estimating your future Social Security benefits used to be a difficult task, but not any longer. For an estimate of your projected benefits, go to www.ssa.gov/estimator. The retirement estimator gives
The Cost of Assisted Living Services Across America
For many seniors, there comes a time when they may need help with some of the daily aspects of their lives. However, not everyone has the same needs as everyone else. Some seniors may require constant
Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now with Your Aging Parents
As we age and live longer, financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affect families, not just individuals. The Eldercare Locator produced this guide to help families “face the facts” ab
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect your life in many ways. It can range from missing certain sounds to total loss of hearing. Hearing loss can be serious. You may not hear the sound of your smoke detector alerti