Category: Social Security
A woman in Spain was mistakenly ruled dead and now she finds herself in a nightmare. Yes, it can happen here, too! There is a master government list in the U.S. that has your name and other identifying information on it. When you pass away, it will be recorded and your death will be noted […]
If the elderly have problems handling their finances, Social Security has a helpful option. Families sometimes have problems with elderly family members losing the ability to handle their own finances. A general durable power of attorney can help. Social Security also has a program that can help in the situation of receiving their checks, according […]
If reform does not occur by the 2030s, benefits will most likely not be stopped, but will be reduced. Washington has known for a long time now that Social Security needs to be reformed, but it is not expected soon, according to Forbes in “When Can You Expect Social Security Reform?“. The problem is that […]
The agency tried once before and that attempt didn’t work out so well. The Social Security Administration is planning to try again to make its online accounts more secure by modifying its earlier attempt, according to Investment News in “Social Security Administration steps up online security.” Online information is easy to obtain from the agency […]
More than half of the states in the U.S. have laws requiring adult children to provide care and support for elderly parents. Laws have been passed in 28 states that require adult children to provide financial support for their elderly parents, if the parents are unable to pay their own bills, according to the Wills, […]
Americans know about Social Security and how it works, but do they really know enough? A recent survey found that most people between the ages of 55-61 believe some myths about Social Security that should be corrected, according to CNBC in “The three biggest myths about how Social Security works.” The myths include: Many people […]
Millennials generation needs to pay attention to Social Security and Medicare. Some forecasters believe the stock market will not be bullish for the near future and that Millennials should be putting away 25% of their current income to keep retirement funds growing at a healthy rate, according to Wealth Management in “Should Millennials Double Retirement […]
Student loan debt is not just for the young, as parents take on some of the loans for education Data compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, suggests that student loan debt has become an elder law issue, according to Financial Advisor in “Student Loan Debts Plague Older Americans.” In 2015, 2.8 million people age […]
Women confess they buried their father five years ago. Two sisters in Florida claimed they found their dad dead in the house, then panicked and buried him in the yard, according to FOX News in “Officials: Daughters confess to burying father, 94, in yard.” The two women confessed to authorities that they buried their 94-year-old […]
People in advanced countries may be approaching the top line of lifespan because of biological factors. The lifespan of humans has increased through the years because of medical advancements but we may now be reaching our biological limitations, according to an article in the Guardian “Human lifespan has hit its natural limit, research suggests.” While […]
