Financial

Free Tax Assistance Offered (Chester County)

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Through April 18 of each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counseling as well as assistance on the telephone and Internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and other standard documents.

Social Security News: Get Replacement Tax Forms Online with Ease

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

It’s that time of year again. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down.

Savvy Senior: Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment Causes Confusion

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare.

Social Security News: ‘Extra Help’ Available for Prescription Costs

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Making ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help to pay for some healthcare and prescription drug costs.

Social Security News: Supporting Our Wounded Warriors

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish.

Social Security News: You Can Still File and Suspend Despite Recent Changes

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You probably heard that changes in the law now affect the way you file for certain benefits.

Social Security New: News for Same-Sex Couples about Social Security

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

Last year, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states.

How to Plan an Affordable Funeral

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

When my brother died last year, my sister and I had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Can you recommend some funeral cost-cutting tips or cheaper alternatives? I don’t want to stick my kids with a big funeral bill after I’m gone.