Tools for Economic Security
By Dawn Kepler, Project Administrator Financial wellness is important at any age. However, economic security becomes critical for older adults who are on a fixed income and the cost of living continues to rise. Completing a check-up of your personal finances can be a daunting task. Here are some free tools available to help: EconomicCheckUp® provides information for older adults on how to avoid scams, setting a budget and goals, tips on saving money, and resources for finding jobs. Michigan Association of CPAs has resources on how … Continue reading Tools for Economic Security
Elder Law of Michigan/Mid-America Pension Rights Project – in the News!
Via Woodtv.com By Susan Samples Elder Law of Michigan’s Director of Client Assistance, Sandra Wisnewski, was interviewed to help assist with a pension overpayment matter. HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — When Adeline Reed received a letter from her pension fund telling her she’d been overpaid for nearly a decade, she was shocked. “I didn’t believe it,” said Reed, 74, of Holland. According to the letter from the Kraft … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan/Mid-America Pension Rights Project – in the News!
Removing a Lien on a Home
By: Ellen Mason, J.D., Hotline Attorney Val and Douglas bought a fixer-upper, bargain-basement-priced house in one of Detroit’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. They are quite handy, so they planned on doing a lot of work themselves. But, for the electrical work they hired a professional. They became dissatisfied with his work and fired him. Since he was a licensed contractor, they filed a complaint against him with the Michigan … Continue reading Removing a Lien on a Home
Share financial information with your spouse now to avoid problems later
Via Consumer Financial Protection Bureau By Erin Scheithe It’s common for couples to share their financial lives but not the responsibility for managing household finances. It might be time-consuming for both of you to review your bills, as well as spending and savings plans each month. But if responsibilities unexpectedly shift due to a sudden illness or loss of a spouse, getting up to speed quickly … Continue reading Share financial information with your spouse now to avoid problems later
Social Security Supports People Battling Cancer
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist In 2018, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and families everywhere. On June 3, 2018, we observe National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In support of this day, Social Security encourages getting checkups to provide early detection, raise awareness through education, and recognize … Continue reading Social Security Supports People Battling Cancer
Social Security Q&A Part 10
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: Are Social Security numbers reassigned after a person dies? Answer: No. We do not reassign Social Security numbers. In all, we have assigned more than 460 million Social Security numbers. Each year we assign about 5.5 million new numbers. There are over one billion combinations of the nine-digit Social Security number. As a result, the current … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 10
Social Security Honors the Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist On Memorial Day, we honor service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security acknowledges the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives to protect our country. Part of how we honor these heroes is the way we provide Social Security benefits. The loss … Continue reading Social Security Honors the Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day
By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Coordinator Memorial Day has been marked as the unofficial kick-off to summer. For most, it means an extended weekend of fun in the sun with friends, family, and lots of food. In my family, it is the opening of grandma’s pool, and the kids never wanting to leave her house all summer. Many Americans, especially Michiganians, spend the weekend ‘up north’ at their cabins on the lake or camping. … Continue reading Memorial Day
Facts You Should Know About Enrolling In Medicare Part A & B
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Understanding Medicare isn’t as difficult as you might think. It’s a benefit most working Americans can count on. Here are some facts you might not know about the program. Can I still get Medicare at 65? Yes, you’re eligible for Medicare starting at 65, no matter what year you were born. If you or your spouse worked … Continue reading Facts You Should Know About Enrolling In Medicare Part A & B
May Flowers
By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member Do you know what the flower for the month of May is? According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, May’s flower is the hawthorn plant or better known as the lily of the valley, which symbolizes the return of happiness. It can also represent sweetness, good luck, and humility. When the lily of the valley blooms, happiness is said to return as well as majesty and … Continue reading May Flowers