medicare

Medicare's lack of dental, hearing and vision coverage can put seniors in a bind

By Philip Moeller

"This is what we need to survive, not something we want, like a toaster oven," explains a reader.

I like using holistic doctors. Do I really need Medicare Part B?

By Philip Moeller

You can defer this moment of truth or perhaps avoid it altogether by taking fantastic care of yourself. But forgoing health insurance is fine until you get sick.

My husband and I are both on disability. Would getting divorced help us financially?

By Philip Moeller

A reader and her husband fall short of qualifying for assistance programs because they are both on disability. Should they split up to get more help?…

Help! I lost my job and just turned 65. What do I do about health insurance?

By Philip Moeller

In the haze that can accompany such surprises, don't just simply take COBRA and assume you're done with health insurance concerns, Philip Moeller advises.

What's the best place to retire? Keep these factors in mind before settling down

By Philip Moeller

Location will become a more significant variable in later-life decisions. Here are several factors to consider when deciding where to settle down for your retirement years.

What do you need to know about successful aging and retirement?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare and Social Security are of critical importance in enabling older Americans to age in good physical and financial health. To support these broader goals, “Ask Phil” is expanding its mission to include your other questions about successful aging.

House GOP health care bill does not deliver on Trump's promises, poll says

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Three in four Americans say they don't think the narrowly-passed bill fulfills most of Trump's promises, according to a poll from Kaiser Family Foundation…

What options do seniors have for in-home care?

By Philip Moeller

As the number of Americans in their 80s and 90s continues to soar, the shortage of in-home care solutions will only become worse.

WATCH: Democrats criticize Trump's budget proposal

By Associated Press

Democrats have already voiced strong opposition to the plan, and even Republicans are wary of the political dangers in Trump's draconian cuts.

President Trump's budget proposal includes huge cuts to food stamps

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's budget would drive millions of people off of food stamps, part of a new wave of spending cut proposals that already are getting panned by lawmakers in both parties on Capitol Hill.