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This Valentine’s Day, take time to remind your loved ones that Social Security helps people in all stages of life. Online services provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. ...

Does someone you love lack the ability to make decisions for themselves? Who needs a guardian and how does that happen? We cover a few basics with help from an elder care attorney. ...

Almost-painless giving, tips to stay warm, and how to get a free photo of a place you're unable to visit because of poor health. We've got a roundup of all that and more for our readers. ...

Now that the holiday shopping season is over, many area consumers are coming to their senses as post-holiday bills arrive and they realize that they may have overspent on their loved ones. ...

People over 65 often miss tax-saving opportunities that are available to them. Don't let that happen to you. We found a story that outlines the best ones for Boomers. ...

Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Retirees who worked hard their whole lives, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors all depend on the resource. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, Social Security continues reaching out to rural communities. ...

Winter in Northeast Ohio brings with it the possibility of bitter cold, wind, snow, ice and widespread property damage. When winter storms come, Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is warning area homeowners to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can't keep.  ...

The Social Security Administration is here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. This includes surviving spouses, surviving divorced spouses, children and dependent parents. ...