Financial

My 22 Cents’ Worth: Should Seniors Get Discounts?

The practice of senior discounts is widespread.

Social Security News: Serving Wounded Warriors and Survivors of Fallen Heroes

The wounded warriors initiative is for military service members who become disabled while on active duty on or after Oct. 1, 2001.

How to receive Social Security benefits from your deceased ex-spouse

You may be eligible to receive social security benefits from a deceased ex-spouse. Find out if you qualify by reviewing the states rules and regulations.

Don't get shortchanged: Salary negotiation tips

Are you returning to the workforce after retirement? Learn a few helpful tips on how best to negotiate a salary you’ll be happy with.

How retirees are getting duped by phony power company scam artists

Is someone trying to dupe you out of your money? Learn how to protect yourself from criminals perpetrating electric company phone scams.

Don't be an easy target: Avoid these common investment scams

If you want to keep your money well into your retirement, you’ll do well to learn to identify some of the most frequently used investment scams.

How budget cuts could have an impact on your Social Security benefits

Excellent Social Security Administration service will be cut back at local levels due to budget cuts, but seniors’ social security benefits are not yet being reduced.

All-Electronic S.S. Payments Required Next Year

We have less than one year to go before all federal benefit payments must be made electronically.

5 tips for starting your own company after retirement

Cranking up with a new company requires time, research, long-range planning, financial resources and reasonable boundaries of expectation. Consider the following 5 business startup points.

How moving to another country after retirement could impact your social security benefits

Moving to another country while receiving social security benefits is the choice for many seniors. Before you pack, learn important rules for continuing benefits.

Social Security News: Trying to Decide When to Retire?

It’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement.

5 clues that exciting job opportunity just might be a scam

How to catch an unemployment predator and keep your identity (and your wallet) protected from theft.

How to apply for social security benefits online

Applying for Social Security benefits online has never been easier. Simply visit the Social Security web site and within 15 minutes, you can file for Social Security benefits online and be on your way to a stress free retirement.

Sick of taxes? Tips on finding and choosing an accountant for the retiree

Tired of filing your own taxes and want to hand the job off to someone else? Learn what to look for in a professional tax accountant.

How to: Replacing a lost social security card

Learn easy steps for obtaining a replacement social security card. Getting a new social security card is very simple for U.S. citizens, immigrants or non-citizens.

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