Uncertain Status: The Ongoing Uncertainty About Social Security
April 30, 2025
The turmoil at the Social Security Administration, which we’ve previously profiled, continues on, as more staff firings may be in the works, computer systems malfunction, and remaining staff struggle to address problems and consumer fears in a system that was already at a 50-year staffing low even before the current…
Fearing Fraud: Detecting Scams In Today’s High-Tech Environment
April 23, 2025
In the current chaos that’s enveloping our world, it would be easy to take a break and allow yourself a few moments of mindlessness. However, while you are letting your guard down to step back from the vigilance required in today’s world, criminals intent on scamming you are working overtime,…
Continuing Crisis: Some Additional Details About What’s Happening At The Social Security Administration (SSA)
March 26, 2025
Just two weeks ago, we began to address the question on the minds of many: Is Social Security at risk in our new political climate? Will efforts to slash government spending put at risk a long-prized government program that provides the primary source of income to at least 40% of…
Not So Secure: Is Your Social Security At Risk?
March 12, 2025
If there’s one thing for certain right now, it’s that we’re living in a time of great uncertainty. Everything from worldwide geopolitical alliances to public health threats is in flux, including the economic security of our country and our citizens. And among the uncertainties is what’s going on with the…
Shaky Security? Updates On The Solvency Of Social Security
May 15, 2024
So you may have seen frightening or even hysterical headlines in recent days about the stability of the Social Security system. Given the millions of us who currently receive Social Security, or will soon apply (or those younger adults who hope the system is still in place and available when…
Deceived And Distressed: New Ways Seniors Are Being Scammed
April 3, 2024
New year, new scams. It seems that none of us can catch a break when it comes to staying alert and aware of potential fraud being committed against us or our loved ones. While scams from years past continue to plague older adults (for example, those romance scams targeting lonely…