Financial
Savvy Senior: Should You Prepay Your Funeral?
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My wife and I have been thinking about preplanning our funerals now so our kids won’t have to later, but we would like to find out if it’s a good idea to prepay. What can you tell us?
– Living on a Budget
Preretirement Seminars to Be Held Virtually
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Recently retired individuals and those approaching retirement can learn to better navigate the Medicare system with two free preretirement seminars to be held Thursdays, Oct. 28 and Nov, 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Tax-Prep Help Needed in York County
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RSVP – York County is seeking volunteers 55 and over for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide of York County.
How to Set Up a Trust Fund
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- Written by Patrick Hicks Patrick Hicks
As we age, we naturally think more frequently about how we plan to pass on our property to our loved ones, whether it’s a spouse, children, or grandchildren. After all, you’ve spent decades building a legacy, and you likely want to retain that legacy within the family as much as you can.
Avoid Being the Target of Financial Scams
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Being a victim of financial fraud can be devastating.
Social Security News: Do You Know These Social Security Terms?
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Some of the terms and acronyms people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. We’re here to help you understand.
The Cautious Consumer Guy: The ‘Automatic Renewal’ Ploy
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- Written by Arthur Vidro Arthur Vidro
“Automatic renewal” is when a publication extends your subscription without first asking you and then demands payment.
Free ‘Medicare Checkups’ Encouraged for Current and New Enrollees
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Lancaster County Office of Aging is urging residents with Medicare to schedule a free “Medicare checkup” with PA MEDI volunteers in advance of this year’s open enrollment period, Oct. 15 – Dec. 7.
Area Agency on Aging Offering Virtual Preretirement Seminars
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Individuals near retirement or recently retired who are confused about Medicare can get the facts and learn to better navigate the Medicare system during free preretirement seminars held 6–8:30 p.m., Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, via Zoom.