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Retired couple reviewing estate planning documents with a financial advisor $15 Million: The New Estate Tax Exemption After the OBBBA Made It Permanent If you have been putting off estate planning because the rules kept changing, 2026 is finally a year with some good news. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) permanently raised… Comments 0 2026.08.20
Volunteer crew building a wheelchair ramp for a senior homeowner through a nonprofit home repair program Free Home Repair Programs for Seniors Aging in Place: Habitat for Humanity & More (7 Options to Know for 2026) Falls, unsafe stairs, and hard-to-use bathrooms are one of the top reasons older adults end up leaving a home they’d otherwise like to stay in. A ramp, grab bars, or… Comments 0 2026.08.19
Retiree reviewing CPP Post-Retirement Benefit paperwork while working part-time Still Working After Starting CPP? Here’s What the Post-Retirement Benefit Adds If you started collecting your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension but you’re still working — full-time, part-time, or self-employed — you might be surprised to learn something: your pension… Comments 0 2026.08.19
Adult child reviewing tax paperwork with an elderly parent at home Paying for Adult Day Care for a Parent? The Dependent Care Credit Could Cover Up to 35% If you are paying for adult day care or an in-home aide so you can keep your job while looking after an aging parent, you may already be eligible for… Comments 0 2026.08.18
Senior reviewing a utility bill while on the phone with their provider Call Your Utility Company Before Applying for LIHEAP — Ask About This Hidden Senior Discount If you are a senior on a fixed income, you have probably already heard of LIHEAP or the Weatherization Assistance Program. But there is another source of savings that a… Comments 0 2026.08.18
Senior reviewing a medical bill and calculator at home Negotiate Your Medical Bill Using the No Surprises Act — Here’s How Seniors Do It Without a Lawyer Medical bills aren’t always set in stone. Hospitals and providers often bill from a “list price” that’s far higher than what insurers actually pay, and if you’re uninsured, under-insured, or… Comments 0 2026.08.17
Canadian couple in their early 60s reviewing benefit paperwork at home $1,428 a Month: How Canada’s Allowance Benefit Works for Ages 60-64 in 2026 If you’re between 60 and 64 and your spouse or common-law partner already receives the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), you may qualify for a federal monthly payment called the Allowance.… Comments 0 2026.08.17
US map highlighting states that don't tax Social Security benefits in 2026 Which States Still Tax Social Security in 2026? Full List for Retirees If you’re planning where to spend your retirement years, state taxes on Social Security can make a real difference in your monthly budget. The good news for 2026: the vast… Comments 0 2026.08.16
Retired couple reviewing their Social Security COLA increase letter at home Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is Now in Your Check: Here’s the New 2.8% Payment Breakdown Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is officially 2.8%, and it’s already changing monthly benefit amounts for tens of millions of retired workers, disabled workers, and survivors across the United… Comments 0 2026.08.16
Senior shopper browsing pharmacy aisle for a monthly senior discount day Senior Discount Days at Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid: Full Guide to How Each Program Works Grocery stores, restaurants, and big-box retailers advertising senior discount days are old news. What a lot of shoppers 55 and older miss is that the pharmacy counter — where they’re… Comments 0 2026.08.15