The Senior Citizen Agent

09/11/2024

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost and the profound impact of September 11th.

08/27/2024

Classes across the country are working to teach seniors about AI’s ability to transform how they interact with the world – and the threat the technology poses.

08/27/2024

The holidays can be stressful, and if travel is involved, it can add a new layer of angst to an already hectic time of the year.
If air travel is inevitable, there are ways to remove some of the chaos – during the holidays or any time a trip is on the schedule:

holidays can be stressful, and if travel

08/27/2024

We’ve all heard the horror stories about working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, affectionately known as the VA, especially when it comes to VA pension applications. You send in your paperwork and it either drops into a black hole never to be seen again or you end up in an infuriating back-and-forth game of claim form whack-a-mole.

Though you don’t have any control over the employees of the VA and their skill (or lack thereof) at processing applications, you do have control over what you submit. That’s why I thought it would be fun to talk about ways to guarantee that your loved one’s VA pension application will take far longer than necessary to process. Do the opposite and you’ll have better results.

We’ve all heard the horror stories about working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, affectionately known as the VA, especially when it comes to VA pension applications. You send in…

08/14/2024

According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation remains mild. The July 2024 Consumer Price Index report shows a 2.9% increase in average prices, the smallest 12-month increase since March 2021. The Social Security Administration will use this inflation data to set new cost-of-living adjustments, also known as COLA.

The Social Security Administration announces these adjustments every October, which will be applied to monthly benefit checks issued the following year.

Get ready for the rate increase to Social Security benefits, which will start in January 2025.

08/14/2024

A new study says that more than half of seniors in a recent survey have encountered a scam and more than a third have fallen victim. Nearly three-quarters said they know other seniors who have been scammed. Read below and get informed!

Scammers are targeting seniors more than ever...and they've found a diabolical new scam that has authorities concerned.

08/14/2024

The choices abound, but how do those of us nearing retirement cut through the chatter choose a senior living community that works for us. And probably most important of all, what happens if you run out of money? Give me a call, I can help!

The senior living community pamphlets in your mailbox show spacious apartments, fancy dining rooms, gyms and swimming pools. It looks great - but look before you leap.

08/07/2024

There has been so much in the media and online about the housing market, what has changed, and what has evolved. I have started a Video Series called "Truth or Myth About Real Estate" to clarify some of the most common topics in regards to Real Estate.

08/02/2024

Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside. Debate about President Biden’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.

Debate about President Biden’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.

08/02/2024

If you're younger than 65 and have been on Social Security disability benefits for a while, you may have already navigated the process of using Medicare as your health insurance provider.

But what happens when you celebrate your 65th birthday? Will you have to start the sometimes laborious process all over again?

Let's walk through how the system works and what to expect.

If you’ve been on Medicare prior to age 65 because of a disability, turning 65 offers another opportunity to review your benefits and coverage selections.

08/02/2024

Aging is inevitable, and for many of us, that means we’ll need more support and care later in life.

Senior care options can be expensive, so for seniors on a budget, we’ve rounded up some living options and other strategies that can help make paying for care more affordable.

With senior living costs on the pricier end, we've outlined less expensive housing and care options for older adults.