4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (254+ words) More on Identity Theft from Gabriel Medicare open enrollment, when beneficiaries can change their Medicare Advantage or prescription drug coverage, doesn't begin until Oct. 15. But scammers are already on the prowl. Medicare scams aren't anything new or limited to open…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (523+ words) It seemed too good to be true. A $60,000 deposit from the Social Security Administration landed in a woman's bank account with no explanation, as if she had won the lottery without buying a ticket. But is this a real windfall,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (366+ words) Financially planning for retirement can be complex. But there are simple moves you can make to potentially boost your lifetime income. Here's a brief checklist you can use to review your current situation and determine whether you might be leaving…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) If you receive a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) saying that your benefits have been denied, reduced or changed, you generally only have 60 days to submit an appeal. This short window means you should address the issue right…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (283+ words) The No Surprises Act helps protect patients from unexpected, and potentially high, medical bills. But there are still surprises you can incur when medical expenses are involved, and knowing the possibilities can leave you better prepared. Here's what you need…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (596+ words) Moderating inflation data is good news for budgets, but it may be less favorable for Social Security beneficiaries expecting a raise next year, according to new analyst estimates. Retirees and other recipients could get a lower cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (404+ words) Nobody wants to plan for the death of a loved one. But losing a spouse can be a financially vulnerable moment for retirees, and understanding how your future could be affected is crucial. A main consideration for many retirees is…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (418+ words) When you receive medical care, you often receive a quoted price. It’s just an estimate and the bill can differ, but if the final bill is $400 above the good-faith estimate, you may be able to dispute it. There are strict…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (988+ words) For nearly 1 in 5 working Gen Xers — those born between 1965 and 1980 — retiring at age 67 may not be in the cards. A new Zety survey of more than 1,000 employed Gen Xers found that 19% expect to retire at age 68 or older, while another…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (511+ words) The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your lifetime earnings when assessing your benefit, and some dollars are more valuable than others when it comes to growing your check. While your wages will count toward your projected Social Security checks, pensions…...