by Robyn | May 22, 2018 | Social Security
Recently, as my daughter was deciding which college she will attend next fall, I was looking over the various schools’ acceptance forms. Many asked for her Social Security number. I told Gabriella not to give the school her number. “Why?” she asked. “Because they...
by Robyn | Oct 24, 2017 | Social Security
Imagine you go to your ATM one day and find you are locked out of your account. You inquire at the bank and learn your bank account is closed. You have been reported dead. This happens more than you would think. About 500 alive people each month are recorded as dead...
by Robyn | Sep 26, 2017 | Financial Literacy, Financial Organization, Social Security
It is estimated about 143 million Americans had their personal information stolen during a data breech at Equifax earlier this year. This is just about half of the population of the United States. Essentially, any individual with a credit report is potentially...
by Robyn | Feb 28, 2017 | Budgeting, Helping Mom & Dad, Social Security
When you are managing the finances for a parent who receives Social Security benefits, you may need to become her “Representative Payee.” Social Security does not recognize guardianships, conservatorships or powers of attorneys. If you handle your family member’s...
by Robyn | Oct 26, 2016 | insurance, Insurance Benefits, Social Security
More than 95 percent of Americans aged 65 and older depend on Medicare for their health insurance coverage. With over 55 million people utilizing Medicare, you would think it would be simple to navigate. But, it is not. “There can be little about Medicare that is...
by Robyn | Jun 21, 2016 | Banking, Budgeting, Credit Cards, Helping Mom & Dad, Planning for Aging in Place, Saving Money, Social Security
Handwriting checks is time consuming. Many of us no longer write checks to pay our own bills. If you are helping a parent or an older loved-one with bill paying, he or she may be resistant to newer methods. Paper checks are familiar to many seniors and make them feel...
