With the economy continuing to sputter, most seniors and Baby Boomers don’t feel all that secure about their retirement finances. How realistic will my budget be for the New Year? Will Social Security and othe retirement ...
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Seven Ways To Avoid Being Overcharged For Your Prescriptions
Tips from The Senior Citizens League Drug plans across the nation are making significant changes to their coverage in 2012. Even though premiums may stay about the same, many plans are imposing new or higher deductibles ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: October 2011
Q: My drug plan is offering a new mail order system. I normally fill my prescriptions at the pharmacy. Does this really save any money? What would I do if I need a prescription quickly? A: Many seniors can save subs ...
Ask The Advisor: Home Sale Stalled, But Mom Needs To Move
Home Sale Stalled, But Mom Needs To Move Q: My mother has suffered a stroke and needs to move to an assisted living facilty. She is having problems qualifying for Medicaid. Her only asset is her small apartment tha ...
Virginia Senior Saves $3,000 Comparing Drug Plans Annually — You Can Too!
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Now Underway Through December 7th By Mary Johnson, editor Irene H., a senior living in Central Virginia, will achieve a milestone this fall that few other 86-year olds can boast. The ...
Think You’ve Got Enough For Retirement? Think Again
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 final annual pay in retirement savings and resources to maintain their curr ...
Plan For Income From Several Sources
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 of support in retirement. Strengthen your finances in retirement by developing ad ...
Save At Participating Businesses With Membership In TSCL
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 businesses and to receive The Social Security & Medicare Ad ...
Long Term Care Insurance — Does It Makes Sense For You?
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 need help with daily activities. Whether you get care at home, an assisted living facili ...
3 Ways To Lower Your Medicare Spending In 2011
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 and eligible for Medicare, chances are we may have a chronic health condition that req ...
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