Finding an assisted living community or seniors- only community that fits your needs is a crucial decision for many seniors, and it’s not always an easy one. It’s a big investment of not only money, but time and energy: ...
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Best Ways to Save: Online Pharmacies
Since the start of COVID-19, many companies have jumped into the online Pharmacy business to compete with established drug chains that offer mail delivery services for prescriptions. Online pharmacies let you purchase me ...
Be Prepared: Questions to Ask Your Member of Congress Before Voting
By Alex Moore As we mentioned in this issue’s lead article, the 2024 election will have immense consequences for America’s future, including that of its senior citizens. Candidates for Congress frequently schedule tow ...
Benefits Bulletin: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Addressing Social Security’s Financial Crisis—When They Know About It
By Edward Cates, Chairman of the Board, TSCL As a reader of the Advisor, you probably already know that Social Security faces deep financial woes, but most people around you probably don’t. Just 30 percent of American ...
Legislative Update: Proposed Legislation Would Soften Social Security’s Overpayment Recovery Policy
By Daisy Brown, Legislative Liaison, TSCL Each year, about 1 million Americans receive a bill in the mail from Social Security due to an overpayment from miscalculated benefits, according to 60 Minutes. Until this Mar ...
On the Issues: Democrats vs. Republicans on Key Issues for Seniors
By Alex Moore With the Presidency, the House of Representatives, and one-third of the Senate at stake, the 2024 election promises to have a deep impact on government policies that affect seniors like Social Security, ...
New Rule to Expand Rental Subsidies for Seniors
By Alex Moore The cost of housing has far outpaced wage growth in America for decades. According to estimates from In2013Dollars.com, an inflation watchdog organization, a house that would have cost $100,000 in 1967—a ...
Legislative Update: New Proposal Would Boost Benefits and COLAs
By Daisy Brown, Legislative Liaison A new bill proposed this Spring by Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey could bring meaningful, positive change for Social Security benefits and seniors. Called the Boosting Benefits and ...
Congressional Corner: Protecting Seniors’ Access to Banking Services
By Congressman Mike Turner The way we communicate has rapidly changed over the past three decades. The internet allows us to be more connected with friends and family, find information almost instantly, and make some ...
Benefit Bulletin: Social Security Trust Fund Now Projected to Last Through 2033
By Edward Cates, Chairman of the Board, TSCL The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced some important news in its 2024 Annual Report to Congress. The SSA projects that the trust funds have enough pro ...