The Social Security Administration recently announced that the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will raise benefits by 2.8% for 2019. The average retirement benefit of $1,400…
While little progress was made this year to lower overall drug costs, some changes made by the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2018 are helping…
By Mary Johnson, editor After 44-year old Drew Calver had a heart attack last year, his health plan paid nearly $56,000 for a four-day emergency…
When You Can’t Afford Your Prescription Drugs, Apply For “Extra Help” We’ve heard stories about cutting back on prescriptions over the years, but recently I…
Long Lines at Social Security Offices and What We Can do to Shorten Them By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Director If you’ve been to a Social…
By Representative Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) Since 1935 and 1965, Social Security and Medicare have been, and continue to be, essential for senior citizens of the…
Tax Planning? Medical Expense Deduction Becomes Less Generous in 2019 Although there’s a new higher standard deduction for U.S. taxpayers this year, tax professionals are…
Can You Tell Me About Programs That Help Older Homeowners With Taxes? Q: I’ve heard there are programs that allow older homeowners to get help…
What Can You Tell Me About Retroactive Social Security Benefits? Q: I’m turning 65 soon, and I’m not employed since I was caring for my…
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts to campaign for the upcoming midterm elections. They are expected to return to Washington in…