5 Ways Social Security Protects You and Your Family
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Next payday, when you see a portion of your wages go toward FICA taxes, rest easier knowing that your investment in Social…
Elder Law of Michigan – Winter Holiday Closing
Elder Law of Michigan will be closed Friday, December 22, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018 for our staff to spend time with their families and friends during the holiday…
Concrete Coring Co. Inc. alleged to have failed to pay contributions
Via Pen Record By Louie Torres HARRISBURG – A Butler-headquartered business is alleged to have failed to remit contributions to a union and two of its funds. Laborers Local Union…
Kroger Withdraws from Central States Pension Fund
Via Newsmaker Supermarket chain owner The Kroger Co. has signed a new labor agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) that allows the company to withdraw from the Central…
‘Tis the Season to Think About Estate Planning
By Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. We are decorating homes, preparing meals, baking cookies, visiting loved ones, and buying gifts for others. One thing we…
Social Security Q&A Part 4
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: I’m planning to retire next year. I served in the Navy back in the 1960s and need to make sure I get…
Middle Stage Dementia
By Michelle Goetz, Project Coordinator Dementia is a syndrome or disease, which includes a deterioration of memory, cognitive skills, and the ability to perform everyday activities. While dementia often has a…
Is It Medicare or Medicaid?
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.”…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends Thursday, December 8, 2017
Via National Council on Aging The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is an annual period of time (October 15 through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re-evaluate part…
Aging Network News
Via Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan Aging Network News The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging has called on Congress to reject any tax cut proposals that fail…