Social Security

Millions of Retirees and Vets Are Leaving Stimulus Money on the Table

More than 5 million retirees and disabled veterans who are eligible to receive a tax rebate under the economic stimulus plan have failed to...

Online Calculator Gives Personalized Estimate of Future Social Security Benefit

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled a new online calculator that allows you to project what your monthly Social Security benefit will be...

Banks Illegally Garnishing Social Security Benefits

The Social Security Administration's Inspector General has concluded that many banks are violating federal law by garnishing accounts that receive electronic deposits of Social...

The Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

A prominent personal finance expert helps you find your magic number: how much you need in order to retire.

Two Courts Say Medicaid Statute Is Enforceable

Two U.S. District Courts have rejected the Eastern District of Michigan's ruling that private individuals who believe they are not receiving proper benefits under their state's Medicaid program cannot sue state officials.

Handbook of Geriatric Care Management

For those thinking of joining the growing ranks of professional geriatric caregivers, the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management is probably a 'must have' volume.

Medicare Adds New Preventive Care Benefits in 2005

Starting January 1, 2005, Medicare will provide coverage for three new preventive benefits under Part B. The new be...

Medicaid Planning Benefits the Wealthy, Article Charges

An article in the Wall Street Journal claims that Medicaid planning, in which individuals give away assets in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care, is benefiting "well-heeled" retirees. More . . .