Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Sometimes it’s confusing to know who to contact and for what. Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren't always…
Social Security and America Saves Week
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Planning and saving are core elements to a successful retirement. For over 80 years, Social Security has helped Americans achieve that goal.…
Achieving Your Financial Goals: Part 3
By Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan If you’re like most Americans, you probably set some New Year’s resolutions in January that included a few money…
So, You’re Retired but Don’t Have Enough Money to Be Retired. Now What?
Via Barrons.com By Elizabeth White I never thought it would happen to me. All my life—working at the World Bank, getting my M.B.A. at Harvard Business School, starting my own…
Early Food Assistance Benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michigan issuing March and April food assistance benefits early. MDHHS will be issuing food assistance benefits early in March and April. This is an effort to reduce…
(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Scams cheat older Americans out of almost $3 billion a year.
Via CNBC By Maggie Fitzgerald Seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion annually from financial exploitation, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.Impersonating the IRS was the No. 1 scam…
(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): More plans looking to hang on to assets of departing workers
Via Pensions&Investments By Margarida Correia Employees may leave their jobs but the money in their retirement plans can stay.That's the thinking among a growing number of defined contribution plan sponsors,…
Achieving Your Financial Goals: Part 2
By Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Every money goal needs a plan. For example, if your goal is to reduce financial stress in your life…
Retire Online with Social Security Quickly and Easily
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The idea of applying for Social Security retirement benefits might seem daunting, but it’s not. There’s no need to visit an office.…
Love for All Ages
By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member at Elder Law of Michigan. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance because of the ever-popular holiday, Valentine’s Day! It…