Social Security Benefits

Understanding Social Security: When to Take Your Benefits There is a lot of confusion around social security, however, it is important to become educated on this topic if you are of age and eligible to claim your benefits or if you could become eligible soon. Understanding when and how to take your social security benefits can […]

Be Prepared for a Weather Emergency This Winter

We all know that as soon as word of that first anticipated snowstorm gets out, grocery stores will be mobbed with everyone getting their milk and loaves of bread. However, why wait until a bad weather announcement to be prepared? Especially for seniors, it is crucial to have things on-hand that will come in handy […]

Best Practices for Coping with Loss

Many factors make wintertime difficult, including the sun setting earlier, gloomy weather, freezing temperatures, and difficulties getting out and about. The “winter blues” are real, and these feelings of sadness and depression can be intensified during the holidays. We assure you that you are not alone if you feel isolated and lonely. The fact is, […]

Medicare Scams

Don’t Fall for Medicare Scams By now you should know we are currently in the open enrollment period for Medicare which lasts until December 7th. It is likely that you have received letters or post cards in the mail from Medicare Advantage companies and even some emails too! With so much buzz around Medicare and […]

Medicare FAQs

“To enroll for Medicare, or not enroll for Medicare: that is the question” …and while we have played on the Hamlet reference here, no, we are no William Shakespeare! However, we ARE here to tell you the basics about Medicare so that you can feel informed when it comes to making this important decision. What […]