Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway. Here Are 3 Mistakes You Might Be Making
At this point, Medicare’s open enrollment period has been underway for a couple of weeks. Every year, Medicare participants can make changes to their coverage beginning on Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The good news is that if you haven’t begun exploring your coverage options during open enrollment, there’s still more than a month left. […]
Here’s Where to Shop for a Thanksgiving Meal for 10 for Under $50
Image source: Getty Images If you’re looking for a way to make your family’s Thanksgiving gathering more affordable, you’re not alone. A trip to the grocery store can quickly become expensive, especially around the holiday season when you’re buying ingredients to cook a big meal for extended family and friends. But I have some welcome […]
Social Security’s Max Benefit Is Going Up in 2025. Here’s Exactly How to Claim It.
The Social Security Administration recently announced the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and with it comes a slew of changes taking effect next year. One of those changes is the maximum benefit amount. Starting in 2025, the most you can receive from Social Security is $5,108 per month, up from $4,873 per month in […]
These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?
Did you know that Social Security is almost 90 years old? The Social Security Act was signed into law in August of 1935, and for decades since, older Americans have been able to collect monthly benefits. But just because Social Security has been around for a long time doesn’t mean the program just stays the […]