In Part 4 of this series, we continue to identify and dismiss many of the myths and misconceptions concerning the Aid & Attendance pension benefit, the application process, and the subsequent proper use of benefit funds. ************************************************************************************ Myth # 7: ...

Our continuing post discussing eligibility "myths" for Aid & Attendance... Aid & Attendance is a federal pension benefit available to any eligible veteran or surviving spouse. Under the right conditions, many seniors in this country could qualify for...

Tax-Free, Monthly Pension for Qualifying Veterans/Spouses The Veterans Administration offers a little-known source of money to assist paying long term care costs entitled Aid & Attendance. This is a tax-free, monthly pension for qualifying veterans/spouses with certain recurring medical expenses,...

Aid & Attendance provides Tax-Free Financial Assistance Aid & Attendance is a federal pension benefit available to eligible veterans and surviving spouses through the Veterans Administration.   This is a tax-free, monthly pension.  Veterans/spouses with certain recurring health/medical expenses may be eligible for financial...

We are pleased to welcome content submitted by StorageUnits.com This week's guest blog post is authored by Josephine Smith, Community Outreach at www.storageunits.com For seniors contemplating downsizing from a large home, Storage Units provides an efficient and...

When seniors or individuals recovering from an illness or injury need long-term or short-term assistance with their daily living needs, home is the most comfortable and convenient place for them to receive care. Oftentimes family members -- out of love...

Today, 80% of all long-term care is provided by family members and friends. This care is provided at home, and does not include hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions. Caregiving might include grocery shopping and housecleaning for...

7. Social Security earnings test Social Security applies an earnings test to beneficiaries who have not yet reached full retirement age (FRA). People who collect retirement, survivor or family benefits before reaching that milestone and continue to work may...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be the most widely anticipated way Social Security changes from year to year, but it’s far from the only one. Inflation, wage trends and new policies directly affect not just the more than 68...

Here are some important ways Social Security will be different in 2025. 1. Cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment Inflation continued to cool this year, resulting in a 2.5 percent COLA for 2025 for people receiving Social Security payments, down from 3.2 percent in...