Here’s some excellent advice from the National Council on Aging about the Covid-19 Vaccines: The approved COVID-19 vaccines require two doses to provide optimal protection against the virus.…
What Seniors Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines

Here’s some excellent advice from the National Council on Aging about the Covid-19 Vaccines: The approved COVID-19 vaccines require two doses to provide optimal protection against the virus.…
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021,” which keeps the federal government running through the end of September 2021, but also includes…
Even the most diligent savers can encounter obstacles on the road to retirement, but the past few months have delivered unprecedented hazards notes Sandra Block, Senior editor of Kiplinger’s…
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits and you thought that you’d never be able to get a reverse mortgage, you should know that disability benefits don’t…
Here’s a snip-it from an article by Patricia Mertz Esswin, a contributing writer with Kiplinger, about the various options available to retirees for tapping into the equity in…
A proprietary reverse mortgage is a loan that allows senior homeowners to access the equity in their homes through a private lender. They are not as tightly-regulated as home…
The Finance of America Foundation has created a new online resource for homeowners of all ages who may be experiencing financial hardship. You will be asked a few…
Medicare Advantage (Part C), a privately offered alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), has grown in popularity over the years. In 1999, 18% of Medicare enrollees…
Here’s are several excerpts from an article by Jeanne Lee that appeared in Bankrate.com. Most Americans over age 50 prefer to remain in their current home and community…
When considering downsizing your home, there are issues and stressors you may have never encountered. For seniors, this is a situation that sometimes comes from necessity. And now,…
The coronavirus has changed many people’s financial circumstances quickly. There are steps you can take if your income has decreased suddenly. But do you and those you care about…
An analysis of Social Security “cost of living adjustments” (COLAs) compared to the actual costs of goods and services purchased by older Americans found that Social Security benefits…
Liz Weston, NerdWallet’s personal finance expert, is also a Certified Financial Planner and author of five money books including the best-selling “Your Credit Score.” During a recent interview with…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is providing relevant financial education resources for older adults, their families and practitioners who work in the aging field during the coronavirus…
Here’s an informative article about death and money – two topics many families try to avoid altogether but, are a crucial discussion for aging parents and their adult…
Taxpayers who don’t usually file a tax return have been waiting to see how the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would allow them to get…
Here’s an informative article by the investing specialists at Morningstar. The data is sobering about women’s retirement preparedness, but being pre-emptive can help stave off a shortfall.…
Stephen Resch, a vice-president of retirement strategies at a reverse-mortgage lender recently wrote an article that appeared in MarketWatch. When seeking additional retirement income, some retirees may seek to…