Protect Your Social Security with a Retirement Safeguard You’ve Never Heard Of
It’s no secret that scammers target older adults, which is one reason the Social Security Administration (SSA) has safeguards to protect beneficiaries. However, those guardrails come at a cost for trusted people acting on your behalf if you can no longer manage your finances. Even if you have set up a financial or health power of attorney (POA) or share a bank account with a son or daughter, they may find themselves restricted when it comes time to help you.
Digital Assets: How to Handle Your Online Presence After You’re Gone
In an increasingly digital world, our online presence extends far beyond our physical existence. As such, digital estate planning has become crucial in managing and securing our digital footprint after our passing. From social media accounts to online banking, having a plan in place not only ensures that your digital assets are taken care of but also alleviates potential stress and confusion for your loved ones. Our recent episode on “Looking Forward Our Way” featured guest expert Larae Schraeder from Schraeder Law, who shared insightful advice on how to manage digital estates effectively. Here are some key takeaways and further thoughts on the subject.
This crucial move could help you land a job after rejection: It’s ‘the best thing’ a candidate can do.
If you’ve recently heard “no” from an employer, there’s still a way to move your job search forward with them, says Jolen Anderson, chief people and community officer at BetterUp, who spoke to CNBC Make It at BetterUp’s recent Uplift conference.
If you get a rejection from a company you’ve just interviewed for, here’s how Anderson recommends responding — it’s “the best thing that a candidate can do,” she says.
Job Search Strategies for All Ages
In a world where layoffs, automation, and shifting industries are an ever-present reality, navigating your career is less about being reactive and more about being prepared. We sat down with Sharon Hamersley—Central Ohio’s famed “Resume Coach”—to share insights on how to stay employable, build a robust job search plan, and leverage free resources no matter your career stage.
The Surprising Way Retirees Could Slow the Aging Process
You’ve probably heard the expression that “you’re only as old as you feel.” However, there’s more to a healthy and happy retirement than willpower and positive thinking, according to a recent study.
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