Approaching Retirement Age? View the Senior Happiness Index
Caring.com has released its 2025 Senior Happiness Index, which sheds light on the states where seniors are the most content, enjoy the most connection with others, and live the longest.
Why Aren’t More Older Adults Thinking About Long-Term Care?
A recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.
How a Proposed Medicare Part E Could Benefit Americans
Legislators have reintroduced a bill seeking to establish a Medicare Part E: a public-option version of Medicare that would be available to all individuals and employers as an alternative to private insurance.
New Social Security Rule Means More Travel for Older Adults
Social Security recipients who need to change their direct deposit information and cannot prove their identity online will have to go to a Social Security Administration office to do so.
Don’t Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care
The new survey reveals the startling misconception that 58 percent of Americans believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.
How Continuing to Work Affects Social Security Benefits
Many Americans nearing retirement age face a financial decision: Should they stop working entirely when they begin collecting Social Security benefits or continue to work?
SSI and SSDI Recipients: Are Payments by Check Ending?
The Social Security Administration encourages electronic payments for efficiency, fraud prevention, and cost reduction, offering direct deposit or a debit card as options for recipients.
How to Get an Expedited Reinstatement of Your SSDI Benefits
Since not all disabilities are permanent, some people are able to return to work and no longer need SSDI. But what happens if a person's disability returns or worsens and, again, prevents them from working?
Long-Term Care for a Special Needs Child: What to Ask
Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.
Key Documents for Parents of Children With Special Needs
If your child has special needs, a standard estate plan may not be adequate for your family. Here are several must-have documents.