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Person reading a Social Security overpayment notice letter SSA Backed Off Its 100% Overpayment Clawback — Here’s the 50% Rule That Replaced It If a letter from the Social Security Administration just told you that you were overpaid — and that your monthly check is about to shrink — you are not alone,… Comments 0 2026.09.20
Older woman checking her bank account online at home Paying Bank Fees in Retirement? Cut Them at Your Bank or Switch to a Free Senior Checking Account If you’re living on a fixed income, a checking account that quietly charges $10 or $12 a month can add up to well over $100 a year — money that… Comments 0 2026.09.19
Senior couple reviewing a Georgia property tax statement outside their home What Georgia’s New HOME Act Means for Your Property Tax Bill Starting 2027 Georgia homeowners just got a major update to how their property tax bills are calculated. On May 11, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp signed the HOME Act (Senate Bill 33), a… Comments 0 2026.09.19
person organizing financial paperwork after the death of a spouse Order at Least 10 Death Certificates First: A Financial Checklist for Losing a Spouse in 2026 Losing a spouse is hard enough without also having to figure out which bills to pay, which accounts to close, and which forms to file — all while grieving. But… Comments 0 2026.09.18
senior couple reviewing Michigan property tax documents at the kitchen table Up to $1,900 Back: How Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Credit Works in 2026 If you own or rent a home in Michigan and your property tax bill feels out of proportion to your income, there’s a good chance you’re leaving money on the… Comments 0 2026.09.18
Senior reviewing a life insurance policy document at home Is Selling Your Life Insurance Policy Worth More Than Just Canceling It? If you’re paying premiums on a life insurance policy you no longer need — or can no longer afford — you probably know you can cancel it or let it… Comments 0 2026.09.17
Senior couple reviewing a Medicare Annual Notice of Change letter at home Medicare Part D’s 2027 Changes Land Before AEP Closes December 7 — Here’s What’s New If you’ve recently gotten your 2027 Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter in the mail, you’ve probably noticed some numbers that look different from last year. Medicare Part D is… Comments 0 2026.09.17
senior traveler checking airline senior discount fares 2026 Do Airlines Still Offer Senior Discounts in 2026? Here’s What’s Left After British Airways Dropped Out A decade ago, asking for a “senior discount” at the airline counter almost always shaved a few dollars off your fare. In 2026, that is no longer a safe bet.… Comments 0 2026.09.16
Canada Disability Benefit $150 supplement payment letter Canada’s One-Time $150 Disability Benefit Payments Started September 17 — Here’s Who Qualifies If you receive the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), or you were recently approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), you may have heard about a brand-new one-time payment worth $150… Comments 0 2026.09.16
Senior traveler with luggage waiting for a train on a station platform 10% Off Amtrak Fares: How Seniors Actually Book the Discount in 2026 Train travel is one of the most relaxing ways to see the country — and if you’re 65 or older, Amtrak makes it a little cheaper too. The catch is… Comments 0 2026.09.14