Practical guidance for living healthier, aging well, and becoming more of who you want to be.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15. Gather the right information now so you can compare next year’s coverage without starting from scratch.
Old bank accounts, refunds, insurance proceeds, and uncashed checks can be transferred to state custody. Learn how to search official databases, avoid scams, and file a claim safely.
A real family impersonation scam began with a friendly email, moved to phone calls and cruise plans, and ended in a loss of more than $10,000. Learn the warning signs and how to verify unexpected requests.
A practical step-by-step guide to freezing all three credit reports for free, temporarily lifting a freeze when needed, and understanding the difference between a freeze, fraud alert, and credit lock.
Review your recurring charges in just 30 minutes, identify subscriptions you no longer use, and safely cancel them while creating a simple monthly money-saving habit.
Changing jobs can leave more behind than an old ID badge. A workplace retirement account or pension may still be connected to an employer you left years—or even decades—ago. The good news is that you do not need to pay…
Your Social Security retirement estimate depends partly on the earnings recorded under your name. That makes one simple task surprisingly important: checking your earnings history before you retire. A missing year, an incorrect amount, or wages that belong to someone…
High heating and cooling bills can strain a fixed income. The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program supports state, tribal, and local programs that may help eligible households with energy costs. Other local aging programs may help with transportation,…
SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, helps eligible households purchase food. Many older adults assume they will not qualify or are discouraged by the application. The safest way to find out is to contact the SNAP agency in the state…
Premiums, deductibles, copayments, and prescription costs can add up. Two types of assistance are especially important for people with limited income and resources: Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help. Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Savings Programs are administered by states. Depending…
