Social Security full retirement age increase: See what age you’re eligible to retire
For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65.
However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.
This process took 33 years to be phased in before it went into effect.
Here’s what you need to know about the full retirement age and when you are eligible to retire according to the latest guidelines.
Smart Strategies for a Financial Plan and Market Volatility
Sometimes, doing nothing IS a decision. Don’t let uncertainty force drastic changes—stay grounded in your goals!
Financial uncertainty has become the backdrop of our daily lives—volatile stock markets, low interest on savings, sky-high borrowing rates, and talk of retirements in jeopardy.
We welcome back Benjamin Hoeger, Director of the Hedley Hoeger Group at Baird Private Wealth Management, to cut through the noise. Hoeger offers expert guidance on how to shore up our finances, balance living for today and tomorrow, and cultivate financial security that outlasts headlines.
How to Locate an Age-Friendly Doctor
My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s and are interested in getting a geriatrician to oversee our health care going forward. Any suggestions for finding someone?
Top Reasons Why Patients Lie About Their Health
IThere’s something about being at the doctor’s office that stirs a patient’s urge to lie about their health. Or at the very least, withhold the truth from your doctor.
According to a Berxi Survey of over 1,000 patients, 77% of them admitted to lying about their health either directly or by omission when interacting with a healthcare professional.
There is more to be found in the study, but here is a good opportunity for you to find out more about telehealth with our recent visit to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Lewis Center Outpatient Center. Stacy Kelley is a Nurse Practitioner “extraordinaire” at the Lewis Outpatient Center and has become an expert in Telehealth.
9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
If you’re 65 or older, chances are you’ve called your current house “home” for a long while. It’s the place where you raised your kids (or grandkids), celebrated holidays and built a lifetime of memories. Besides, it’s more than just walls and a roof over your head, it’s the cozy backdrop filled with all those familiar sights, sounds and sentimental touches that make it truly yours.
Whether you’re retiring, planning for it, or still working a 9-to-5, now is the perfect time to invoke your inner Marie Kondo — the popular Japanese organization expert — who famously emphasizes keeping only those items that “spark joy” in you.
Housing Laws and Options for Older Adults
Older populations face numerous housing challenges, including those related to affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical and other services inside and outside the home.
We had the opportunity to hear a panel of four experts on housing issues during a recent webinar. The program, Ohio Leaders of Encore and Age Friendly Initiatives, featured:
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