It’s time to tap the nest egg. If you turned 70½ during 2013, in most cases, you must start to take the … Continue reading IRA’s Come Due April 1
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Last Call for Medicare Part B
Calling all eligible for Medicare Part B who haven’t enrolled. This is the last call to enroll in Medicare Part … Continue reading Last Call for Medicare Part B
Help For The Late Life Move
by Lorri Ashe I never know what’s on the other side of a door when I enter a client’s home. … Continue reading Help For The Late Life Move
Payday Loan Debt Trap
Payday loans are debt traps and a new study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) makes that crystal clear. … Continue reading Payday Loan Debt Trap
New Love After 60
by Sylvia DiPietro When I stepped into a subway car last spring I spotted a colleague. She’s a lawyer like … Continue reading New Love After 60
When To Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Our mom was 89 years old, living alone, forgetful and driving to restaurants for dinner at … Continue reading When To Choose Assisted Living
IRS Phone Scam Warning
It can happen to anyone. The phone caller says he’s with the IRS, knows the last four digits of your … Continue reading IRS Phone Scam Warning
Debt Collectors Call for Debts Not Owed
Many who run debt collection operations ride roughshod over people targeted for collections, even when there’s no money owed. A … Continue reading Debt Collectors Call for Debts Not Owed
Bill Comes Due for Debt Collectors
The tables were turned and the bill came due for debt collectors who posed as government officials and harassed people … Continue reading Bill Comes Due for Debt Collectors
Reform Medicare Appeals for Part D
The most troublesome part of Medicare is the prescription drug program, or Part D, used by 24 million Americans. First … Continue reading Reform Medicare Appeals for Part D
Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
It’s really tough to haggle when you arrange a funeral. It’s the last thing that you’re likely to want to do. … Continue reading Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Sometimes events make choices for us. Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes and caused many on Long Island and New … Continue reading Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Military Members Get Refunds
We applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for taking military members’ complaints seriously and going to bat for them. … Continue reading Military Members Get Refunds
Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
President Obama’s 2015 budget proposal is far from Medicare friendly. It aims to reduce federal Medicare spending, over ten years, … Continue reading Medicare Increases at Center of Budget Talk
Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
by Nick Taylor I’ve had some dental issues recently, and it’s made me wonder why it’s so hard to find … Continue reading Time for Affordable Dental Insurance
Safe Tax Filing Tips
A Twitter chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials for National Consumer Protection Week generated questions that highlight timely … Continue reading Safe Tax Filing Tips