Work & Retirement

If you are one of the more than 72 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits, keep an eye on your mailbox for an envelope from the SSA, which will send out notifications beginning in December. The notice will outline how much you can expect to receive in your monthly check starting in 2025. ...

Do you belong to a group or club that is open to new members? Let us know about it. We're starting a new online and print directory of area clubs to help make it easier for people to connect. ...

Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the exams for fitting them. Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, offer added benefits not covered by Original Medicare, including hearing services. Given the high out-of-pocket cost of hearing aids and their importance to overall health, anyone with hearing loss may want to consider all their options. ...

Two local men, who have worked for decades serving their communities, have been honored by the state as outstanding senior citizens during a ceremony in Columbus that was sponsored by the Ohio Department of Aging. ...

Retirement is essential, but where do you start? It can be tough because figuring out your budget isn't an exact science and your needs will vary, based on your goals and other factors. ...

A good thing to do when you love what you do is to keep doing it. So that's what Matt Diliberato shows us how to do. ...

Spouses can collect Social Security benefits based on their spouse’s work records. These benefits are also available to divorced spouses who meet certain criteria, even after their ex-spouse has remarried. Divorced spouses are also entitled to survivor benefits, in some situations. ...

Diversity is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. SSI's Language Access Plan affirms their commitment to increase access to benefits and services for people who prefer a language other than English. ...