Estate Management

1. IRS Scam is latest senior scam: Avoid & report!

   An IRS scam that targets seniors and others is the latest, says the IRS. This IRS scam targets people across the nation, including recent immigrants. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and … Continue

2. Suddenly Single: Financial Do’s & Don’ts After An Unexpected Loss

   Suddenly single Baby Boomers who experience the loss of their spouse are often faced with two significant challenges. First and foremost: grieving. They must deal with the devastating loss of a spouse. Second: financial decisions – some … Continue

3. Downsizing: The Many Upsides to Downsizing

   The word downsizing comes with a highly negative connotation. In reality, it should be called smartsizing or rightsizing! What could be smarter than living efficiently in a dwelling that fits your lifestyle and family’s needs perfectly? Close … Continue

4. AARP Maine Marks Social Security 78th Anniversary

   Noting Social Security’s importance to millions of Americans including 299,875 Mainers, AARP continues work to protect and strengthen the program. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of the 78th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, which … Continue

5. Chained CPI: Chained CPI Proposal Bad for Women

   What is chained CPI, anyway, and what does it mean to seniors? The chained CPI (Consumer Price Index) rests on the dubious assumption that when the cost of something goes up, one simply chooses a lower-cost substitute. This … Continue

6. Social Security Benefits: 10 fast facts about social security

   1. Social Security benefits are paid to about 57 million people. Most (40 million) are retirees and their families. The rest are workers who become disabled and families in which a parent or spouse dies. 2. About … Continue

7. Midcoast Home Modification Safety Specialist Now Available

   Congratulations to Midcoast home modification specialist Lisa Gellatly, an Occupational Therapist with CHANS Home Health Care’s Rehabilitation Program. She recently completed an Executive Certificate Program ‘In-Home Modification’ from the University of Southern California. Home modification is a process for … Continue