Do You Have a Personal MY SOCIAL SECURITY Account? Here’s Why It’s Important All Trending Articles Resources social security 07/09/202107/09/2021 by Ellen Blake Create your personal my SOCIAL SECURITY account Whether or not you receive social security benefits currently, a free and secure "My Social Security" account provides a variety of personalized tools. For example, with an account you can request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application,
Due to the Coin Shortage I’ll No Longer Accept Anyone’s 2 Cents All Trending Articles Money 06/02/202106/04/2021 by Leslie Farin originally posted 1/5/21 updated 6/2/21 UPDATE JUNE 2021 Though business and bank closures during the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal circulation patterns for U.S. coins, as of June 2021 we now have an adequate overall amount of coins in the economy. As the economy continues to recover and business go back to
Medicare Scammers Are at it AGAIN Money 02/20/202102/24/2021 The Medicare Scammers are after your Medicare number AGAIN! Beware! Here's how it works: Callers identify themselves as Medicare employees and ask if you still use your old red, white and blue Medicare card - or if you switched to the new black and white one. They may say your card isn't
7 Popular Digital Money Apps Explained Money 01/13/202101/13/2021 by Ellen Blake Apps make it easy to send money to loved ones. It's true that apps are an easy way to send money and I appreciate the convenience. And though I use them, primarily Venmo, I may be one of the last humans who also still writes checks. Not alot, but
5 Practical Tips to Budget For the Holidays in a Pandemic Year All Trending Articles Holidays Money 12/09/202012/09/2020 by Ellen Blake A longer holiday shopping season this year The holiday season feels different this year - because it is different. For one thing, it's twice as long. Covid-19 forced retailers to make changes to their holiday sales cycle, which affects how we shop. The "special" deals started much earlier than
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The Grandparent Economy is Serious Business Living Money 09/20/202009/20/2020 originally posted: 2/18/2019 updated: 9/20/2020 By Ellen Blake Grandparents are an eager to spend demographic Think about it - Most grandparents light up when you ask about their grandchildren. My friends share stories and pictures at the drop of a hat. They are willing to spend abundantly on the grandchildren even when they cannot
6 Discounts Seniors Only Get if They Know Money Senior Deals & Discounts 09/05/202001/18/2021 Originally posted: July 26, 2019 Updated September 5, 2020 Where can I find discounts for seniors? Don't be shy about asking for a discount...you've earned it! These discounts are usually for people aged 55 and over, but sometimes start at age 62. Stores, restaurants, travel agencies, car rentals, insurance, phone plans, tourist attractions,
Are You Too Old to Get a Mortgage? All Trending Articles Living Money 06/25/202010/24/2020 by Jeff Berman originally posted 1/21/2019 updated 6/25/2020 Can You Get a 30 Year Mortgage When You Are 60+? Traditional financial advice for retirees, and soon to be retirees, is to reduce debt as much as possible.1 With reduced and fixed income that often comes with retirement, it's considered optimal to have little to
Yes, You Should Still List Your House! All Trending Articles Money 05/08/202007/09/2020 By Donna Leibow, Senior Certified Licensed Real Estate Agent That’s right, even in the midst of a world forever changed by COVID19, I advise sellers to put their homes on the market. The real estate climate is different than it was last spring, but certainly not shut down. People still need
The Grandparent Scam is Alive and Well: Don’t Be Duped All Trending Articles Coronavirus Money 05/05/202005/07/2020 by Leslie Farin Our "Grandparent Scam" Story Yesterday my 89 year old father received a disturbing call. The person calling told him his adult grandson, my son, was in jail. They explained my son asked them to call because he was afraid to call his parents. The bottom line, he needed $15,000
Finances: Women & Money All Trending Articles Money 06/18/201910/07/2019 by Leslie Farin Some people still think of finances as a man’s world, but guess what? They are wrong. If you’re a woman who is not comfortable making important decisions about money, whether it’s because up until this point you’ve avoided doing so, or because your significant other controls the finances,
