Q: How would cost of living adjustments be affected if Congress used the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly instead of the one currently used? A: One of TSCL’s top legislative priorities is to work with Congress to ...

Many new Medicare beneficiaries are surprised by the amount of household spending that gets gobbled up by Medicare premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and uncovered care. Those healthcare costs tend to be among the fastest - ...

The Social Security Trust Funds are estimated to have enough revenue to pay scheduled benefits on time and in full for the next ten years. Yet apprehension over the potential for a national debt default and the potential ...

Veteran financial journalist Mark Miller’s new book, Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, serves as a guide for the millions of Americans who aren’t financially prepared for ...

By Mary Johnson, Editor One out of four Medicare beneficiaries have discovered the value of using GoodRx coupons as a backup to Medicare drug coverage, according to a surprise finding in TSCL’s 2023 Senior Survey, and ...

Dental care is one of the fastest-growing retiree costs, growing by more than 16% through 2021. Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t pay for most dental services, and it’s no coincidence that over half of all older adults in ...

Older adults are often surprised by tax traps in retirement. Here are five things you should know about taxes that can help you plan better: Your tax rates aren’t always lower. One of the most common misconceptions ...

Medicare doesn’t cover most in-home caregiving expenses, which can be prohibitively expensive over the long term. As a result, it’s very common for family and adult children or close friends to serve as unpaid caregivers ...

From the frequency of oil changes to the need to take your vehicle to the dealer to prevent voiding a warranty, much of what you have learned about automotive maintenance may not be true. Consequently, you may be spendin ...

In 2023, older homeowners can potentially knock thousands of dollars off their tax bill through tax credits for qualified renovations to make homes more energy efficient. You can find information about how the credit wor ...