TAG: Medicare
On the road to financial literacy: Stop at the library for valuable no-cost resources
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard In my last blog, I talked about my first real job (delivering newspapers with my brother). What I didn’t mention is the very different approaches my brother and I took with our hard-earned wages. He had a budget, including a formula for how much money would go into savings each month, how […]
Tags: adults, budgeting, consumer, consumer reports, credit, credit score, debt, dollars, education, finances, financial literacy, home buying, identity theft, investing, Medicare, organizing, planning, retirement, sense, SNAP, spending, STCU, teens
Summer’s financial playlist: Medicare, retirement, & investments
Posted in News on August 15, 2019 at 6:00 am
Close out summer strong with a class about financial matters, including Medicare, retirement, and investing terminology. SHIBA CLASSES We’ve partnered with the Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisor (SHIBA) program, a free service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, to provide timely information for Medicare recipien […]
Tags: consumer reports, digital resources, finances, fraud, health care, identity theft, investing, investment, Legal Forms, Medicare, Medigap, product reviews, retirement, SHIBA, terminology
Gain insights at financial planning informational seminars with Edward Jones
Posted in News on June 13, 2019 at 6:00 am
We’ve partnered with financial educators from Edwards Jones to bring you information about investments, retirement, and steering clear of financial fraud. These seminars are completely informational (no sales) and are provided as part of our Financial Literacy and Consumer Education series. FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH EDWARD JONES Fixed Income Invest […]
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Medicare Open Enrollment Workshops at the library
Posted in News on October 11, 2018 at 6:00 am
Determining the best Medicare plan for your situation can be complicated. The upside of reviewing your plan options is that you can save money. Trained volunteers from Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) assist you with personalized help that takes your needs into consid […]
Tags: adults, ALTCEW, health, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare assistance, Medicare Open Enrollment, Medicare Part D, SHIBA
Plan Well, Age Well: Explore issues related to retirement and aging
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 11, 2018 at 6:00 am
You’re never too young or too old to prepare for your future. No matter your age, you can start planning for your retirement years now, and if you’re already retired, this is a great time brush up on your knowledge of downsizing, financial planning, long-term care, care management, Medicare and Medicaid, and Social Security. The […]
Tags: aging, care management, consumer reports, downsize, downsizing, family, family dynamics, financial planning, future, Legal Forms, long term care, Medicaid, Medicare, real estate, retirement, retirement planning, SERT, Spokane Elder Resource Team
Legal Voices workshops help seniors & their families navigate financial terrain
Posted in News on January 22, 2018 at 6:00 am
Financial planning can be tricky and overwhelming. An abundance of information exists for consideration. Yet planning ahead allows you to outline your wishes, care for your family, and make the best decisions for your future. If you’ve been putting off planning for your senior years—whether already a senior or not—now is the time to dive […]
Tags: adult, asset protection, downsizing, education, Elder Law Group, estate planning, family, finances, financial literacy, funeral planning, healthcare advance directive, home care, legal issues, legal resources, legal voices, long term care, managing money, Medicare, money, moving, powers of attorney, probate, protect assets, seniors, supplemental needs trust, The Handbook for Washington Seniors, wills and trusts, www.legalvoice.org
