Congressman John Larson (CT-1), minority leader of the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, held a press conference on May 23rd announcing his intent to re-introduce The Social Security 2100 ...
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National Patient Safety Board
Last year legislation was introduced in Congress to establish a national patient safety board to identify and anticipate significant harm in health care, provide expertise to study the context and causes of harm and solu ...
Congress Back at Work this Week
Congress has been in recess for the Memorial Day holiday, although they managed to pass the crucial bill to raise the debt ceiling during recess. They are back in session this week and will be working for the next three ...
Seniors Dodge Catastrophe This Time, but Will They in Two Years?
By far, the biggest accomplishment by Congress this year has been the passage of legislation to raise the government’s debt ceiling. Although defaulting on the U.S. Government’s debts would have had drastic consequences ...
Get Your Retirement Back on Track
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 ...
This is not a paid advertisement: 23% Of TSCL Survey Participants Use GoodRx Coupons, And So Do I
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 ...
Is Dental Insurance Worth the Cost?
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 ...
Five Things You May Not Know About Taxes After Retirement
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 ...
Healthcare Costs: Two Ways to Get Paid As A Family Caregiver
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 ...
What You Know About Automotive Maintenance May Not Be True
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 ...