Social Security Scammers Embracing Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven fraud is on the rise, and that includes Social Security scams. Thieves are using artificial intelligence to get personal information that can be used to access benefits.
Social Security Cost of Living (COLA) Modest Increase in 2024

Social Security COLAs are tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), a measure of price changes for a selection of goods and services, including food, energy, and medical care, that is reported monthly by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What are Biggest Mistakes People Make with Social Security?

Whether you’re counting on Social Security to fund most of your retirement income or supplement it, you want to make sure you get all of the money you’re entitled to.
Understanding the Issues of Elder Law

The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.
How Will Social Security Change Next Year?

Social Security recipients likely already know that their benefits get a bump almost every year to counteract the effect of inflation. However, that cost-of-living adjustment is just one of several annual tweaks to the Social Security system.
How to Maximize Lifetime Social Security Benefits

As retirement nears, you may be wondering when to start taking Social Security payments. These benefits are primarily based on your earnings during your working years and your age when you start receiving benefits.
Do You Lose Benefits If You Retire Early?

Claiming Social Security before full retirement age (FRA) has consequences–namely, that you’ll get stuck with a lower monthly benefit for life.
Second Marriages and Estate Planning

More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
How Best to Use Life Insurance Proceeds?

There are many options, but the best use of the money is different for each widow and her unique circumstances.
Worried an Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever—and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.