Confused about the rebates? You are not alone. The information has changed a few times, but I think it’s clear now. THANK YOU, AARP! First of all, a big thank you to AARP. AARP convinced the government to send stimulus checks to Social Security recipients via the automatic deposit information that the Social Security Administration […]
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My friend, Diane, is going to Africa next summer. When I saw a talk and photo exhibit was in town, I thought she might want to go. “To be honest, I’m a little cash poor right now,” she mumbled, saying it was $30. I was surprised because I was usually the one low on funds. […]
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Last night, my friend, Jane, invited me for drinks on her deck. We spent a lovely evening overlooking the Frying Pan River. “I’m going to do exactly what you told me to do about Social Security,” she said at one point. Of course, I didn’t remember what I’d told her, but she reminded me. Jane […]
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Every year Social Security updates some of the numbers associated with your benefits. Here are the current requirements to qualify for Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration is a U.S. government agency that provides income to retirees, survivors, and the disabled that have worked. Each division provides a particular service and has different eligibility […]
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One of the most common questions asked is whether or not you can work and collect Social Security. The simple answer is yes, you can! But there are some things you need to know. If you have reached your Full Retirement Age, you can work and earn as much as you choose without penalty and […]
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When to start collecting Social Security will be one of the most important questions to answer for your retirement. Trying to determine the best time is a difficult undertaking that will depend on your personal circumstances and desires. You can collect any time between 62 and 70 but you’ll want to consider several factors. Can […]
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Medicare Part A Medicare is divided into four parts: Part A, B, C, and D. Each part covers different services. Part A is your hospitalization. It will cover you for your hospital stay and services received while admitted to the hospital. Details for Part A Part A covers hospital care if you are formally admitted […]
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Beware the Donut Hole, I’ve heard, but what is it and why don’t people like it? It is a temporary limit on what your drug plan will cover. You pay more! Insurance companies pay 75% of standard medications like those for blood pressure, heart disease and other common ailments. Once you reach a certain monetary […]
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The choices you make today will affect your Social Security payment amount later on. This is true, even if you are in your 60s and are rapidly approaching retirement age. It’s especially true for our daughters and granddaughters, who still have several years, or even decades, to go before retirement age. I always thought that […]
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Many Women believe they are not entitled to Social Security if they are divorced. The truth is you can get Social Security on your ex-spouse’s record under certain circumstances even if you are divorced. There are two U.S. Social Security benefits you may be entitled to—spousal support and survivor benefits. If you qualify and your […]
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