Financial
2 Alternatives for Struggling Retirees Who Don’t Want to Drain Their Savings
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- Written by Chris Orestis Chris Orestis
Financial professionals often have this word of advice when the market takes a tumble and your 401(k) and other retirement accounts lose value:
Savvy Senior: How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
– Only Child
Social Security News: Reaching Social Security during the Pandemic
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities.
Pennsylvanians Advised of Possible Contact-Tracing Scams
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The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging are warning Pennsylvanians about contact-tracing scams and emphasizing the need to stay alert as COVID-19 remains a community threat.
Savvy Senior: Financial Help for Retirees Affected by COVID-19
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any financial assistance programs you can refer me to? The coronavirus pandemic has cost me my part-time retirement job and has shrunk my measly IRA account.
– Needy Retiree
Are You So Focused on Retirement You’re Missing Out on Life?
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Mary and Pete saved every penny for retirement. They never went on vacations, they rarely went out to eat, and they lived a frugal lifestyle secure in the knowledge that when they retired, they would be able to live comfortably.
5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do with Their Stimulus Checks
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- Written by Chris Orestis Chris Orestis
The stimulus checks sent to millions of Americans have been a lifeline for many.
Social Security News: Coronavirus-Related Medicare Scam Alert
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this pandemic.
How Credit Scores Still Matter in Retirement
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- Written by Jim Akin Jim Akin
People often dial back credit usage as retirement approaches — mortgages may be paid off, cars accumulate fewer miles and get replaced less frequently, and household spending winds down as the nest empties.