Money

Regardless of how you celebrate Labor Day this weekend, take a few minutes to reflect on the contributions of America's workers and give a shout-out to a Clevelander with ties to the holiday..  ...

There are countless reasons why you can benefit from using your personal 'my Social Security' account. From saving you time to giving you the control, here are five that highlight why opening an account today can help you and the people you love. ...

In our weekly Pandemic Positivity posts, we're spotlighting local organizations that are helping us manage life during the COVID-19 crisis. One of the best resources is the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. Their latest newsletter has advice for those having a tough time making mortgage or rent payments. ...

Scammers take advantage of the most vulnerable people during times of uncertainty and change. You must protect yourself by making sure you only give your Medicare number to your doctor, pharmacist, hospital, health insurer or other trusted healthcare provider. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim. ...

Millions of Americans who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money and may need a representative payee. A representative payee is a person or an organization we appoint to receive the Social Security or SSI benefits for beneficiaries who can’t manage or direct the management of their benefits. Representative payees can now get, save, email and print a benefit verification letter for the person they represent using their own my Social Security account. ...

Minimize your chance of PII (personally identifiable information) falling into the hands of criminals when dealing with e-waste. It’s easy to protect PII on paper documents — shred them. If you don’t own a shredder, many office supply stores offer it for a fee and some municipalities hold free shredding day events for residents. Data on your computer requires another approach. ...

Do you need more polished casual pieces for activities with the grandkids? Did you buy an RV and find you need clothing for camping? Perhaps you feel as though you are too casual when attending luncheons or game night with friends. It's easier to focus on one or two areas of your wardrobe that are lacking alignment with your current lifestyle. ...

A prenuptial agreement can be used in a second marriage when both parties have children. For example, suppose you get remarried and both you and your spouse have children from a prior marriage. You want your house to pass to your children, but without proper planning and an agreement in place, your spouse could inherit the house and then pass the house to her children when she dies. ...