CAUTION: This column was first written in 2016 and has been updated for 2019. You may reader comments below from earlier years.
Mom (who is 70) is on Social Security and worked part time at Burt’s FastBurgers to earn a little extra and socialize a bit more than she might … Continue Reading
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has been updated for 2019. You may reader comments below from earlier years.
In another post I discussed how much someone can earn without having to file a federal tax return. I suggest you go back and look at that post first. Then I … Continue Reading
Social Security recently announced a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2019. The 2.8% adjustment is important to more than seniors looking forward to the monthly benefit check because it drives a number of other important benefit levels as well.
In addition to Social … Continue Reading
Can Social Security be garnished?
Can a debt collector take your Social Security benefits?
The collector from the credit card company just keeps calling. “Look . . . pay these bills of your husband’s or we’ll sue. We’ll get a court order taking part of your Social Security and … Continue Reading
You have that uneasy feeling that you ought to be doing something . . . just not sure what. Perhaps Mom or Dad has been exhibiting some troubling health symptoms. As the oldest/only/closest child you know that it will be up to you to come up with a solution.
You’ve also been … Continue Reading