Financial Planning

More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the new year. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month, starting in January 2024. ...

Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards, pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses, as part of their benefits. The U.S. government does not issue Medicare flex cards. This benefit is only available on select Medicare Advantage plans, a private alternative to Medicare. ...

The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. It aims to eliminate surprise medical billing, an issue that affects older adults far more than anyone else. ...

Do you want to re-enter the workforce, but aren't sure how to do it? You might want to check out a series of free online workshops to sharpen your job-hunting skills. ...

As we approach retirement, one of the first things we think about is getting our Social Security. Here are answers to a few questions commonly asked about Social Security and budgeting for retirement. ...

Social Security's online learning resources for educators are great for teaching others about Social Security. Chances are that a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. These educational resources help communicate information about our programs to a new audience and show them how our programs can help people other than retirees. ...

Older adults and disabled citizens will receive more access to the Medicare Extra Help Program, starting in 2024. This expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs. ...

Many of us have a vague understanding of estate law. But when you find yourself as an executor or are working on your own estate planning, details matter. Brush up on the basics with this informative article to get started. ...