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Free Tax Assistance Offered – Lebanon County
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The AARP Tax-Aide program will offer 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.
Free Tax Assistance Offered – York County
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The AARP Tax-Aide program will offer 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.
The Cautious Consumer Guy: The 50% Off Game
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- Written by Arthur Vidro Arthur Vidro
Which of these is the better deal? “Buy one, get one 50% off” or “25% off if you buy two”?
Free Tax Prep Available in County
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The York County AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is again offering free tax service for York County taxpayers, especially adults 50 and older with low or moderate income, during the 2023 tax season.
Savvy Senior: How to Save on Prescription Drug Costs
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help cut my costs?
– Tapped-Out Tina
Social Security Announces 3.2% Benefit Increase for 2024
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2% in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced recently.
Tax-Prep Volunteers Needed for 2024 Season
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The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation Program is expanding its team of volunteers in York County for the upcoming tax season.
Savvy Senior: Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads: What to Look Out For
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts?
– Considering a Switch
Savvy Senior: How Medicare Covers Alzheimer’s Disease
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What exactly does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and we would like to find out what’s covered and what isn’t.
– Planning Ahead