“Claiming Social Security Widow(er) Benefits: It’s Complicated” by Joe Elsasser |October 07, 2020 describes why widow(er)s should consult an expert (in addition to a Social Security representative) to ensure they get the full benefits they deserve. Saying “it’s complicated” is an understatement! “the widow(er) benefit is calculated based on both when the deceased claimed Social…
Day: October 13, 2020
The Longevity Factor
Roberta W. McCain, maverick mother of Sen. John McCain, dies at age 108! She took to the presidential campaign trail at 96 on behalf of her son, Sen. John McCain of Arizona. One of the founders of REI equipment coop lived to age 107. Are you considering the impact of living much longer than you…
‘Fast Fraud’ Surges on Payment Apps
The latest news on consumer fraud from The New York Times: “In the pandemic, people have flocked to instant payment apps like Cash App, PayPal’s Venmo and Zelle as they have wanted to avoid retail bank branches and online commerce has become more ingrained. To encourage that shift, the payment apps have added services like…