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New bill seeks to lower costs for family caregivers

New bill seeks to lower costs for family caregivers

Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American...
7 things to know about working while getting Social Security

7 things to know about working while getting Social Security

From AARP — By Deirdre van Dyk —  “Retirement” used to be synonymous with “not working.” Not anymore. More than a quarter of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 are still in the workforce, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, and that share has been rising...
What will your 2024 Social Security benefits look like?

What will your 2024 Social Security benefits look like?

In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be more modest – just 3.2 percent, versus the nearly 9 percent...
Innovative long-term care housing solutions for seniors

Innovative long-term care housing solutions for seniors

The population of seniors over 65 is expected to increase exponentially over the next decade. A study by the Office of Policy Development and Research exposed the country’s unpreparedness for housing the aged population. America has three major housing issues for...
The consequences of not paying your property taxes

The consequences of not paying your property taxes

When Geraldine Tyler, age 94, relocated to a senior community, she stopped paying property taxes on her home. After the property was foreclosed on, the county where Tyler’s home was located sold the property for $40,000 to recover about $15,000 in unpaid property...
Which should I choose? Nursing home care vs. hospice care

Which should I choose? Nursing home care vs. hospice care

End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the most important decisions you may make regarding health care as you age could be whether you need a nursing home or hospice care. To make the best choice for you and your family, it helps to know the difference between...