Monthly archives:November 2021
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The year was 1983: The U.S. invaded Grenada. A gallon of gas cost 96 cents. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video premiered. That year was also the last time that Social Security recipients saw a cost-of-living increase steeper than the one just announced for 2022. This year, Social Security benefits w... [read more]
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3 years ago
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All older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse, but there are certain circumstances that make someone more likely to be scammed. An online survey can help older adults (or their caregivers) assess their risk of being exploited based on how they make financial decisions.
It is hard to a... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Lucas Honda generously offered to help us yet again this year with our Thanksgiving Food Drive for The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs.
Managing Attorney, Grady H. Williams, Jr., LL.M. is pictured with Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager, Paula Emery and John Rose of Lucas Honda and t... [read more]
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3 years ago
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The Social Security trustees are projecting that due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic the Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 2033 -- one year earlier than the previous estimates. Once the fund is depleted, Social Security benefits will be reduced unless Congress acts in th... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Thanksgiving is a special time for all of us each year as Americans. Our annual tradition of celebrating with family and friends on this holiday gives us the opportunity to focus on gratitude, give thanks, and enjoy a traditional meal, as we pay tribute to the many blessings we are so fortunate to e... [read more]
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3 years ago
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When most of a couple's income is in the name of the spouse who is receiving Medicaid, the spouse remaining in the community may wonder what he or she will live on. Medicaid has created some protections for the community spouse.
Although Medicaid limits the assets that the spouse of a Medicai... [read more]
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