One missing page can stall an application. That’s worth remembering if you’re an Oregonian hoping to put off your property taxes through the state’s deferral program. Here’s what to have in your folder before you apply. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Income limits and filing deadlines are subject to change,…
Turning 65 in Florida can come with perks you have to ask for. Some are state programs and some are local options, and it’s easy for them to go unclaimed. Here’s what Floridians over 65 may be able to claim, and who to ask. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Program…
For older adults on a fixed income, the pharmacy counter can be a stressful stop. Pennsylvania offers help with those costs, and it’s easy to miss if nobody mentions it. These are the programs worth asking about before your next refill. Note: This is general information, not medical or financial advice. Program rules and dollar…
With everything costing more, a tax break you never claim hurts extra. Older Alabamians who own their homes may qualify for some relief, though you often have to apply for it. Ask about these breaks before you miss out. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Amounts and filing deadlines are subject…
Property taxes are one bill you may be able to trim in Ohio once you turn 65. But it usually won’t happen unless you take the first step. Here’s what to know about your tax bill as that birthday gets close. Note: This is general information, not tax advice. Homestead Exemption rules and dollar amounts…
Senior discounts are easy to miss at the register. If you’re 60 or older and shop at Harris Teeter in North Carolina, there’s a program worth knowing about. Here’s what North Carolinians 60+ get at Harris Teeter in 2026. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Discount terms and eligibility rules are subject to…
You used to hear an older relative complain and think, “It’s really not that bad.” Now you’re making a suspiciously similar argument. You haven’t adopted every opinion they had. But a few everyday aggravations are starting to make their case for them. These are the things that annoy Tennesseans and Americans across the country the…
Do you think the free lifetime hunting and fishing license is the best thing Georgia hands its seniors? That license only goes to residents born before July 1, 1952, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. A 65-year-old today pays $70 for it. Georgia’s other giveaways have no birthday cutoff. These are the things…
CMS enrollment data, as of mid-2024, put more than 1 million Georgia Medicare beneficiaries on a Medicare Advantage plan already, over half of everyone in the state who qualifies. The window to trade that plan in for 2027 opens next Thursday, October 15. Renewal isn’t automatic this year for everybody. Federal regulators rewrote many of…
Giant Food’s Bonus Card tracks a lot more for a shopper than the discount that shows up at checkout. It’s easy to stop at Flexible Rewards and spend them on milk, eggs, or whatever free item shows up in your inbox on Fridays. The card’s other perks mostly go unused. These are the Giant Food…
