Financial Literacy Month: Protecting your Social Security benefits
The nationwide rise in inflation has caused many individuals and families to seek ways to stretch their dollars and protect their finances. With costs soaring, individuals depending on Social Security are worried about their benefits and the risk of being sent to a...
An overview of Medicare periods of enrollment
When you become eligible for Medicare healthcare coverage, you only have a small timeframe to enroll. Using the time allotted to consider and subsequently enroll in coverage is imperative. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have strict guidelines...
Legislation targets Medicare savings and enhancements
While navigating Medicare rules and regulations can be challenging and, in some instances, costly, recently enacted legislation offers important enhancements and potential cost savings for Medicare beneficiaries starting this year. Both the Inflation Reduction Act,...
The solvency of the Social Security trust funds and the impact on benefits
With more than 65 million Americans receiving monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program provides crucial income protection for retirees, disabled workers, and widow(er)s across the United States. Despite the importance...