Financial

Financial Focus: Your Hidden Retirement Risk: Long-Term Care

Details: Written by Steven Brettler Steven Brettler

You have spent years carefully working and planning so that you have enough income for a comfortable retirement. You may think your retirement savings are protected — but have you ever considered what might happen if you or your spouse required long-term care?

How to Make Philanthropy Fit into Your Financial Plans

Details: Written by John Hagensen John Hagensen

One of the universal truths is that, while money can help meet your needs and provide you with the basic necessities of life, it can’t make you happy.

COVER STORY: Making Your Medical Wishes Known

Details: Written by Rochelle A. Shenk Rochelle A. Shenk

Thinking about potential medical issues and end-of-life care can be a bit daunting, but it’s important. There are legal documents, such as an advance healthcare directive, in which one can specify one’s preferences.

Study Reveals U.S. Consumers’ Security Habits Make Them Vulnerable to Fraud

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Despite almost half of U.S. consumers (49 percent) believing their security habits make them vulnerable to information fraud or identity theft, 51 percent admit to reusing passwords/PINs across multiple accounts, such as email, computer login, phone passcode, and bank accounts.

Financial Focus: 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement

Details: Written by Steven Brettler Steven Brettler

After a lifetime of planning and saving, you’re finally on the verge of retirement. However, retirement planning doesn’t stop just because you’re beginning to draw income from your investments.

Winter Heating Bill Assistance Available

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The Department of Human Services is accepting both crisis and regular applications for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through April 12.

Social Security News: Beware of Scammers Pretending to Be from Social Security

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

In the digital age, frauds and scams are an unfortunate part of doing business online. During the holiday season, Social Security has traditionally seen a spike in phishing scams, and we want to protect you as best we can.

When it Comes to Retirement, Get S.M.A.R.T.

Details: Written by Scott and Jill Carter Scott and Jill Carter

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, and catch the trade winds in your sails. – Mark Twain