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Ontario resident reviewing tax and energy bill documents at a kitchen table $1,488 a Year: The Biggest Piece of Ontario’s Trillium Benefit for Seniors in 2026-27 If you live in Ontario and pay rent, property tax, or home energy bills, there’s a good chance the province already owes you money through a program called the Ontario… Comments 0 2026.09.14
Senior couple reviewing will and estate planning documents at home Skip the Attorney Fee: How AARP’s Free Will Kit Works for Seniors 1. Why So Many Seniors Put Off Writing a Will If you don’t have a signed will yet, you’re not alone. Surveys on estate planning consistently find that a majority… Comments 0 2026.09.13
senior couple reviewing property tax paperwork at home Ohio Homeowners Have Until October 2, 2026 to Claim the New $450 Homestead Credit If you’re a homeowner in Ohio and you’ve heard whispers about a “new $450 property tax credit,” you’re not imagining things. In June 2026, Ohio lawmakers signed House Bill 479,… Comments 0 2026.09.13
older adult reviewing a bank statement and Social Security letter at a kitchen table The Bill to Raise SSI’s $2,000 Asset Limit to $10,000 Still Hasn’t Passed The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limit has been stuck at $2,000 for an individual since 1989 — more than 35 years without a single adjustment for inflation. A bipartisan… Comments 0 2026.09.12
Family visiting a zoo with grandparents and grandchildren Which Zoos, Aquariums and Theme Parks Still Give Seniors a Discount in 2026? Senior discounts aren’t standardized the way they are at grocery stores or pharmacies, where a specific weekday discount is often posted right at the register. At zoos, aquariums, and theme… Comments 0 2026.09.11
Senior couple standing outside their Washington State home Washington Just Made It Easier to Qualify for the Senior Property Tax Exemption Property taxes keep climbing even when your income doesn’t — and for a lot of retirees in Washington State, that gap gets tighter every year. What many homeowners over 60… Comments 0 2026.09.11
Older couple reviewing medical bills and paperwork at home Medicare Part B Jumps to $202.90 in 2026: What the 9.7% Hike Means for You If you’re on Medicare, your Part B premium is going up again in 2026. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed the new standard premium, deductible, and income… Comments 0 2026.09.10
Retiree reviewing bank statements and receipts at the kitchen table Try AARP’s No-Spend Month Challenge to Reset Your Retirement Budget in 30 Days If your grocery bill and utility costs keep creeping up but your income on Social Security or a fixed pension doesn’t, a no-spend month is one of the few budgeting… Comments 0 2026.09.09
Veteran checking VA disability compensation rates online $3,938.58 a Month: What the 2.8% VA Disability COLA Means for 100% Ratings in 2026 If you receive VA disability compensation, your monthly deposit went up in 2026. The increase is tied by law to the same cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that Social Security uses, and… Comments 0 2026.09.09
Retired couple reviewing credit card bills and a calculator at the kitchen table Stop Paying 20%+ Interest First: The Best Way for Retirees to Pay Off Debt on a Fixed Income Carrying credit card balances into retirement is more common than most people expect, and it comes with a wrinkle that younger workers don’t have to think about: there’s no next… Comments 0 2026.09.08