Fortunately, I’m on Medicare, but my wife has more than two years to go before she qualifies. I was able to switch carriers and save hundreds of dollars for my supplemental coverage, but my wife had to stay with the insurance company due to a previous medical condition. Now, her premiums have increased nearly 20% [...]
I don’t want to sound like an old codger, but I am one of the New Seniors. This means I’m over 65, yet not so far past that age to sit by and watch the country change before my eyes without so much as making a comment or expressing dismay regarding the direction America is [...]
Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
Congressman, Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) recently announced he will introduce a bill designed to create a million jobs for unemployed workers by allowing people who have reached 60 to take early retirement. The question is, how can adding to the growing roles of those on Social Security and other government-run/taxpayer-funded programs possibly be good for the [...]
The subject of health care reform has been a big issue in Washington and the news media for the past year. Citizens jumped into the fray, for the most part uninvited, when it became apparent that our elected representatives were botching the process. Town hall meetings, rallies and protest marches sent a message to legislators [...]
