If They Can’t Cut Benefits–Cutting Social Security Administrative Funding is the GOP Fall Back Strategy
It's often been said budgets are the best indicator of a nation's priorities because talk is cheap but where Congress actually spends
Why the Social Security COLA matters
There's no more closely watched Washington announcement for seniors than word of what the next year's Cost of Living Adjustment will be
Why Silence Isn’t Golden for Millions in Medicare
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss yet a small percentage have hearing aids. Why? Many simply can't afford the
The Truth about the 2016 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report
Social Security is still fully funded for nearly two decades, a miniscule COLA increase in 2017 likely, and health care reform continues
Speaker Ryan Releases Poverty Plan: Thankfully, No One Listened
In an effort to regain control of the GOP political debate, House Speaker Paul Ryan, unveiled the first of six policy
Celebrating Older Americans Month
Chances are if you, or anyone in your family, is 65 or older your life has been impacted by an Older Americans Act program.
No One Really Knows What Trump Plans for Social Security…Possibly Including Trump Himself
Donald Trump's flip-flopping on his tax plan this week has many politicos scratching their heads. ABC reported it this way: “As Donald Trump pivots
The Retirement Challenge Threatening Our Mothers
Money posed an interesting question today in advance of Mother's Day weekend... What's better than flowers for mom? A fatter 401(k).While you're not
Nursing Homes Say: Hold the Meatloaf…Pass the Lo Mein, Please
There's a growing trend among the nation's more than 15 thousand nursing homes to break away from rigid meal schedules and standard
New Medicaid Rules Designed to Put Care Over Profit
CMS has announced tightened Medicaid rules for private insurance plans that administer most Medicaid benefits for the poor. The Obama administration says