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Medicare/Medicaid, Money and Finances, Retirement, Social Security

Why Social Security Retirement is Important to Women

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. But, women face greater economic challenges in retirement. Women: tend to live longer than men. A woman … Continue reading Why Social Security Retirement is Important to Women

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seniors, Social Security

In this season of giving, help a loved one with Social Security

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist During the holiday season, we surround ourselves with family and friends, some of whom may rely on us for a number of reasons. An aging parent might need help clearing snow. A sibling may require help after a surgery. And as we get older, our family members may need help managing their finances. In fact, more than … Continue reading In this season of giving, help a loved one with Social Security

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Join a Global Day of Giving This #GivingTuesday

Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist Now that you’ve given thanks and found great deals during the universally celebrated shopping days of #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, it’s time to turn your attention to giving back. Tomorrow we celebrate #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving powered by social media. It’s one of the best ways to get involved in your community and your favorite charities. On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, donors, … Continue reading Join a Global Day of Giving This #GivingTuesday

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Celebratory Day, Money and Finances, seniors, Social Security

Your Social Security, giving thanks and spending quality time

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist In November, millions of families gather together to give thanks, share a meal, and spend time together. Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get together, so you want to make every second with the ones you love count. Social Security understands that your time is valuable whether you’re working, running your business, or taking time … Continue reading Your Social Security, giving thanks and spending quality time

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Disability, Insurance, medical, Medicare/Medicaid, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, Retirement, Social Security

Social Security and Medicare, Working Side by Side

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and certain younger people with disabilities. It is also for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for … Continue reading Social Security and Medicare, Working Side by Side

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Elder Law of Michigan -Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

Elder Law of Michigan’s Lansing and Detroit offices are closing at 12:00 pm today, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 for our staff to spend time with their families and friends during the holiday season. The offices will be closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 – Friday, November 23, 2018. Happy Holidays! We will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 26, 2018. Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan -Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

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Five Ways to Avoid Financial Stress This Thanksgiving

Via Center for Financial Health By Denise Keiser Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can blow your budget right out of the water.  From the additional food and beverage cost to table decorations, holiday gatherings often cause undue financial stress.  So how can you prevent financial stress this Thanksgiving?  First, the most expensive part of holiday gatherings is overspending – spending more money on the gathering than we plan to spend.  Start your holiday season … Continue reading Five Ways to Avoid Financial Stress This Thanksgiving

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