Jun 22 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?… Continue reading
Jun 14 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. Continue reading
Jun 07 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. Continue reading
May 31 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. Continue reading
May 24 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. Continue reading
May 23 Who are the winners and losers in Trump’s budget proposal? By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal while the Pentagon is a big winner. Continue reading
May 23 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. Continue reading
May 22 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. Continue reading
May 19 If I’m healthy, do I really need a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan? By Philip Moeller While you are healthy now, Medicare is about insuring a “future” you who is not going to be nearly so healthy. Continue reading
May 17 Column: Getting Social Security shouldn’t disqualify you from using a health savings account By Philip Moeller While many seniors understand the logic that HSAs and Medicare are incompatible, they simply do not understand why drawing Social Security benefits also triggers the ban on continuing to make pre-tax HSA contributions. Continue reading