by Barbara Nevins Taylor Figuring out when to enroll in Medicare may sound simple enough. But in … Continue reading When To Enroll In Medicare
Category Archives: 55 Plus News
When You Freelance and Get a 1099
When you freelance and get a 1099 it means your boss didn’t deduct income taxes from your salary, and you … Continue reading When You Freelance and Get a 1099
Why Did The Bank Offer Me $25,000?
The offers keep coming and every time one hits my desk, I wonder if … Continue reading Why Did The Bank Offer Me $25,000?
Can You Trust Your Investment Advisor?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor If you trust your investment advisor, great. But you may want to take a second … Continue reading Can You Trust Your Investment Advisor?
5 Top Phone Scams Aimed At 55 Plus
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Sometimes, some of us fall for a pitch that sounds convincing but can really open … Continue reading 5 Top Phone Scams Aimed At 55 Plus
Why I Decided to Downsize
by Joanne Ower I lived in the same house for over forty years. My late husband and I raised two … Continue reading Why I Decided to Downsize
What Do You Call Someone Over 55?
What do you call someone over 55? Older, aging, elder, senior — how we describe ourselves in the … Continue reading What Do You Call Someone Over 55?
Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An alert from the IRS warns that “IRS” scam phone calls continue to plague consumers despite … Continue reading Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
Capitol Hill Hearing On The Future Of Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage seems to work for the 16 million who signed on to this form of managed Medicare. And it’s … Continue reading Capitol Hill Hearing On The Future Of Medicare Advantage
Violence And the Elderly
By Barbara Nevins Taylor 67-year-old Thomas Yarnavick looked more like a nursing home resident than a killer when he appeared … Continue reading Violence And the Elderly
Keep The Home When A Loved One Dies
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The sadness of a death in the family is often compounded when there’s a question … Continue reading Keep The Home When A Loved One Dies
Warning About Mortgage Debt for Older Americans
You worked hard. You saved and like 80 percent of the 41 million Americans over 65 you own your home. … Continue reading Warning About Mortgage Debt for Older Americans
Ryan Budgets Chisels Medicare
Even if you’re not political, there’s plenty of reason to pay attention to what’s happening on Capitol Hill, particularly if … Continue reading Ryan Budgets Chisels Medicare
Best Face Creams For 55-Plus
We’re on a quest to find the best face creams for women and men over 55-years-old. What have you discovered … Continue reading Best Face Creams For 55-Plus
Better Save For Your Funeral
Cousin Marilyn died a few days short of her 90th birthday. Marilyn never married and had no children. About seven … Continue reading Better Save For Your Funeral