Social Seniors

  1. Tax Credits Part I: Home Renovations Might Qualify as Tax Deductible

    Tax guru I am not, but I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is a pretty long article, I’ve written … Continue

  2. Facebook: Connect with Those Kids!

    Getting Started in Facebook in 5 easy steps I have lots of friends who say they can’t be bothered to join Facebook because it’s too complicated. Not so! Too time consuming, maybe. But it’s not too complicated. … Continue

  3. Maine Voting Guide

    Politics! Personally, I’m a little tired of all the blustering. I wish there was a survey you could take, a series of questions that you’d answer to clarify your own stand on any particular issue, and in … Continue

  4. Safe Travels for Seniors

    Are you worried about getting your folks back from Florida, or concerned about navigating the airports when you travel by yourself?  Could you use an extra pair of hands traveling with your loved one? Consider hiring a … Continue

  5. Becoming Financially Wary in an Electronic World

    I heard about something the other day that I thought I should pass along. An acquaintance of mine had her checkbook stolen. Before she could notify her bank, the thieves were able to go to the local … Continue

  6. Veteran’s Improved Benefits: Navigating the Application Process Part II

    Part I of this post discussed the application process for veterans pensions. In this posting, I will be talking some more about the service requirements behind the VA Improved Pension.   But before I get to that, you cannot apply … Continue

  7. Veteran’s Improved Pensions: Navigating the Application Process Part I

    The process of applying to the VA for Pension benefits is like any other application process to a government agency.  It is confusing. There is so much information circulating online and yet it seems there are always … Continue

  • Article Categories