Final Costs: Can You Afford The End Of Your Life?
March 25, 2026
You think the cost-of-living these days is expensive? Just wait until you see the cost-of-dying! According to a recent article in The Washington Post, the dire reality of how expensive the last days of your life can be is not well known to most people. Yet it’s critically important when…
A False Sense Of Security? The Latest Turmoil At The Social Security Administration
February 18, 2026
So, has the new year brought improved conditions at the Social Security Administration? As we highlighted throughout 2025, disruptions from government cost-cutting efforts, along with fewer offices and staff at the Social Security Administration, all combined to mean that Social Security recipients were experiencing significant and at times unresolvable problems…
Booming Demographics: The Oldest Boomers Turn 80 This Year
January 14, 2026
So what birthday will you be celebrating in 2026? If you’re reaching the milestone of 80, congratulations, you’re at the head of the line of Baby Boomers entering this later stage of life. With the current average life expectancy being 78.9 years, you’re an “overachiever,” aligned with the competitiveness that…
A Spurious Saga: What’s Actually Happening With Your Social Security
July 16, 2025
In our continuing effort to objectively and accurately cover the latest actions of the Federal government to overhaul and change rules and laws related to the Social Security Administration, it’s time for a new update. As you’ll likely remember from previous posts, there has been much chaos and uncertainty over…
Moving Targets: How Proposed Federal Budget Choices May Affect Your Medicare
June 18, 2025
It’s hard for us mere mortals to keep track of the budget negotiations currently ongoing in Congress. But that doesn’t negate the fact that for many older adults, the ultimate legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the President could have a profound impact on your health and…
Unkind Cuts: How Medicaid Cuts Could Hurt Older Adults
April 9, 2025
As an older adult or someone helping an older adult, you’re likely aware of how medical expenses can quickly add up, even if you are covered by traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you’re fortunate, you have savings, or help from Social Security or a retirement plan, or…