Financial

Free Tax Help Available in York County

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The 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.

Restart Your Career after 50

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Starting a new career is always difficult, but the challenges can be even more daunting when you’re over 50. Don’t be discouraged, though. AARP has some advice for getting hired when you’re no longer a spring chicken:

Savvy Senior: What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2023

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice cost-of-living increase in our Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?

– Planning Ahead

Cost-of-Living Adjustment, Veterans Benefits to Increase in 2023

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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7% in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced recently.

Virtual Job Fair Scheduled for January

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Jobseekers and employers in or near the 717/223 area codes are encouraged to participate in the JOBS717 virtual job fair, open Jan. 15-31 and accessed at www.jobs717.com.

Tax-Prep Volunteers Needed in Lebanon County

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AARP Foundation has kicked off volunteer recruitment for its Tax-Aide program, the nation’s largest volunteer-based tax-preparation service. Volunteers may sign up to assist taxpayers either in person or virtually, with a number of roles available.

Legal Ease: How Do I Sell Our Home When My Wife Has Dementia?

Details: Written by Jonathan J. David Jonathan J. David

Dear Jonathan: I recently made the very sad but necessary decision to move my wife into a memory care unit at a local facility. Her dementia has progressed to a point where I can no longer care for her at home. Fortunately, I have the financial means to pay for her care in the nicest facility in town, where she will receive excellent care.

The Most Common Types of Scams Explained

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Being the victim of a scam can be detrimental to older adults’ mental health, making them feel helpless, embarrassed, anxious, depressed, fearful, or distrusting of others. These feelings can affect physical health as well.