http://www.tribstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:21:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_306202210.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_306202210.html If you’ve recently moved to a new address, chances are some of your former neighbors and friends from the community asked you to be sure to keep in touch. If you receive Social Security benefits, we’d like you to keep in touch, too. In fact, you need to let us know about your new address. Even if you receive your payments by direct deposit, Social Security needs your current mailing address so you can continue to receive important notices about changes in benefits. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_299200002.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_299200002.html As Halloween hovers on the horizon, the most frightening prospect for some adults has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins. Rather, it’s their scary lack of preparation when it comes to retirement planning. We suggest a new activity: fleshing out your financial skeleton. Here are the rules. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_292163535.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_292163535.html What should you do if Social Security pays you too much? That may seem like a strange idea at first, as most people worry about not having enough money. If you receive monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, an overpayment can occur for many reasons, including work or another benefit that requires a reduction in your Social Security or SSI payment. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_285222401.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_285222401.html It’s that time of year again — when people in many parts of the country feel a new chill in the air each morning, and put an extra quilt or blanket on the bed. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_278203545.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_278203545.html Disability is something most people do not like to think about. But the unfortunate reality is this: The chances that you will become disabled are probably far greater than you realize. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:33:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_250213455.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_250213455.html Hurricane season is here for many parts of the country. In other areas of the nation, it’s wildfire season, while in the Midwest, the threat of severe weather, tornados and floods exist throughout most of the year. As you prepare for the threat of a natural disaster in your community, put signing up for Direct Deposit at the top of your “to do” list. Doing so can eliminate the delay or non-delivery of your monthly payment if a disaster forces you from your home. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_243213930.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_243213930.html There’s a new leading lady topping the A-list. Her name is Emma. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_236213618.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_236213618.html If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of his or her financial affairs, you may want to consider becoming a representative payee. Then, you’ll be able to help them with managing their money. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_229174751.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_229174751.html Today, most adults in America carry a cell phone. If they don’t, they probably have a landline phone at home. Although millions of people go online each year and take advantage of our convenient services at www.socialsecurity.gov, we still offer a full range of services over the telephone too. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:23:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_218212416.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_218212416.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_215174254.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_215174254.html There’s a lot you can do at Social Security’s Web site, and it’s easy to locate — just go to www.socialsecurity.gov. You can estimate your retirement benefits, find out what kinds of government benefits you might qualify for and even apply for benefits online. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_210173746.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_210173746.html Clark County FitWalk is planned for Sept. 26 to encourage Clark County and neighboring residents to become healthier and take an active role in exercising. s Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_208212901.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_208212901.html If you’re age 25 or older, pay Social Security taxes and are not yet receiving monthly benefits, you should get an automatic Social Security statement in the mail each year about two to three months before your birthday. The statement is a valuable tool to keep track of your annual earnings, as well as to help you plan your financial future. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_204225126.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_204225126.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_201163538.html http://www.tribstar.com/seniors/local_story_201163538.html It’s been only a year since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator went online, but you’d never know it based on the praise it continues to receive from users.