Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Passes House

In mid-June the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), which would create a one-stop-shop of resources to support grandparents raising grandchildren.

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Social Security Column: 5 Steps for Social Security Success

No matter how much you’ve planned, there’s no better time than now to think about your future.

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Recent Community Forum Held to Help Older Pennsylvanians Avoid Scams

Three cabinet secretaries from the Wolf administration recently traveled to Pottstown for a community discussion protecting older Pennsylvanians from scams and financial exploitation.

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Pre-Retirement Workshop Scheduled for School Workers

The Dauphin and Cumberland County Chapters of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will sponsor a free pre-retirement workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Mechanicsburg Middle School, 1750 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg.

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Americans Assess Their Prospects for Retirement

You may dream of retirement, but many Americans are less than fully confident that they’ll be able to.

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Savvy Senior: Income Tax Filing Requirements for Retirees

Dear Savvy Senior,

What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to file this year.

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Social Security News: Is it Medicare or Medicaid?

A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.” They’re both health insurance programs run by the government.

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5 Steps to Help Ensure You Will Have Enough for Retirement

For many years, financial planners have espoused general formulas for determining the amount of income retirees will need.

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Social Security News: ‘Wounded Warriors’ Site Supports Veterans

Supporting veterans and active-duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones.

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