For most retirees the average Social Security benefit of $1,100 is their main source of income. But the sluggish economy has made the federal budget…
Representing South Florida in Congress, I regularly hold town meetings with retirees. Inevitably, the first question from the crowd is one I often ask myself,…
An intense battle over Social Security is brewing and TSCL is gearing up for major Congressional action. Recently retired Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan waded…
By Mary Johnson Think you’ve got enough to live on in retirement? A study by Hewitt Associates found that seniors need almost 16 times their…
When Franklin Roosevelt signed Social Security into law as part of the New Deal in 1935, it was never designed to be anyone’s sole means…
When you become a member by contributing $10 or more per year to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) you’re entitled to valuable discounts at participating…
About 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will develop a physical or mental condition at some point that will cause them to…
By Mary Johnson Between age 55 and 64, it’s as if our body’s warranty expires and everything just crashes. By the time we turn 65…
Recent healthcare reform legislation gradually reduces what beneficiaries must spend when they reach the Part D doughnut hole or gap in coverage. Medicare consumers who…
By Mary Johnson Seniors are reporting that in recent years they have frequently put off visits to the doctor and other healthcare providers due to…
