More older adults are choosing to live in their homes as they age rather than move into nursing homes. This trend has both positive and negative effects. Remaining in the familiar setting of one’s home can foster a sense of…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social Security disability…
Higher-than-expected demand for benefits after toxic exposure law enacted drove funding shortfall The House on Tuesday is set to consider legislation that would fill a nearly $3 billion gap in veterans benefits ahead of a Sept. 20 deadline. Rep. Mike…
(NewsNation) — The Social Security Administration is making it easier for millions of Americans to sign and submit forms. More than thirty forms will no longer require a physical signature, the agency announced last week. Instead, the agency will allow…
Medicare Advantage customers should explore alternative coverage options before their plan is dropped Medicare Advantage plans have been successful in enrolling Medicare beneficiaries and delivering to those clients. Despite this, some insurers are downsizing their share of the market and…
How to protect yourself if Medicare says your personal information has been exposed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying almost a million beneficiaries whose personal information may have been compromised in a contractor’s data breach last…
After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for people who inherit individual retirement account (IRA) assets. The newly published guidelines generally reflect what the…
In recent years, researchers have been finding potential links between feelings of loneliness and negative health outcomes. Feeling lonely may put you at greater risk of premature death, serious health problems, and higher suicide rates. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic made…
Estate planning involves creating a plan for where – and to whom – your assets will go upon your death. The process can include making a will, designating which of your loved ones should receive your retirement accounts and life…
We are living through what’s been called the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. Tens of trillions of dollars are set to change hands between older and younger Americans over the next 20 years. More and more elders are choosing…