Railroad retirement and Social Security are taxed under two different sets of rules, and mixing them up on your return can cost you. Here are the 5 potential tax mistakes railroad retirees run into most, and what to check instead. Find a Financial Planner Near You → Last updated: August 2026 By Rob Althouse |…
Social Security scams cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars every year, and today’s scammers know enough about you to sound real. Here are the 7 warning signs to watch for. Last updated: August 2026 By Rob Althouse | Senior Media Group LLC How Social Security Scams Work Social Security scams are impersonation schemes where…
You’ve probably gotten the postcards, the texts, or the “we’ll buy your house, any condition, cash in 7 days” calls. Before you sign anything, here’s how We Buy Houses scams work and what a fair offer looks like. Find an SRES® REALTOR® Near You → Last updated: August 2026 By Rob Althouse | Senior Media…
Deciding between assisted living vs. in-home care usually comes down to one question: does your parent need help managing life at home, or do they need to be somewhere built around daily support? This guide breaks down what each option actually provides, what it costs, and how to tell which one fits your situation right…
Growing old alone with no family nearby is more common than most people think, and most people have no plan for it. We sat down with Dan Dzina, founder of Averyn Care, to get real answers. Last updated: July 2026 By Rob Althouse | Senior Media Group LLC | Featuring Dan Dzina, Founder of Averyn…
An accessible bathroom remodel fixes the real safety problems: a tub that’s hard to get into, a toilet that sits too low, a floor that’s slick when wet. Here’s what matters most, what it costs, and the mistakes that cost people the most time and money. Find a Home Modification Contractor Near You → Last…
Medicare HMO vs PPO comes down to three things: how much you pay, which doctors you can see, and whether you need a referral. This guide breaks down the real numbers so you can pick the plan type that fits your life, not just your budget. Find a Health Insurance Broker Near You → Last…
Is Social Security taxable? Yes, for most people some part of it is. Here is how the IRS actually decides, what the new $6,000 senior deduction changes, and when it is worth sitting down with a tax professional. Find a Financial Planner Near You → Last updated: July 2026 By Rob Althouse | Senior Media…
A market drop feels scary no matter when it happens. But the timing relative to your retirement date matters more than the size of the drop itself. Here is what actually helps, and what to bring to a financial planner instead of guessing on your own. Find a Financial Planner Near You → Last updated:…
More than 34 million people are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, yet plenty of them signed up without ever getting a plain answer to what is a Medicare Advantage plan in the first place. Here’s the plain-language version. Find a Health Insurance Broker Near You → Last updated: July 2026 By Rob Althouse |…