Money

The Bash is Back, and this time we're over on the West Side for another afternoon and evening of entertainment, food and information, all geared to people 50+. And if you're an animal lover, you'll like our "pet" charity: The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. ...

It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasavesweek.org. ...

Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assigned to help you manage your monthly benefits is called a representative payee. ...

If you're a small business owner or you work for one, the Social Security Administration can help make your life easier with a suite of services that allow you to file W-2/W-2Cs online and verify your employees’ names and Social Security numbers against official records. ...

If you're looking for new ways to save time, sign up for a secure 'my Social Security account' on social security.gov. Once you create an online account, you can review your work history and see an estimate of your future Social Security benefits. ...

Enjoy Chocolate, Wine and a free CEU! Laurie G. Steiner Esq. presents 'The Long-Term Care Bucket List: Protecting Yourself Before Long-Term Care' on February 11. ...

Social Security field offices are now open for extended hours, while online and phone services are also expanding. People may create a 'my Social Security account,' a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.  ...

There’s a widespread telephone scam involving callers claiming they’re from Social Security. The caller ID may even show a government number. These callers may tell you there’s a problem with your Social Security number. They may also threaten to arrest you unless you pay a fine or fee using gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, a wire transfer, or cash. Beware: That call is not from the Social Security Administration. ...