Money

After losing a spouse or longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the important and timely decisions you must make regarding your finances and personal estate plan. ...

As their memory and other thinking skills decline, people with dementia may struggle to make financial decisions. They may not remember or report the abuse–or understand that someone is taking advantage of them. This abuse can occur anywhere, including at home or in care settings. ...

When you see a "Going Out of Business" liquidation sale online, it could be an imposter scammer posing as a trusted store company. ...

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. ...

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and private insurance providers eased requirements for telehealth providers so consumers could access medical care safely and remotely. As a result, spending on telehealthcare exploded throughout the healthcare industry. Now, charges from telehealth providers are being scrutinized. Healthcare fraud, including bogus telehealth invoicing and other false healthcare fraud schemes are coming to light, especially among Medicare beneficiaries. ...

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. ...