Dear Hayek,I heard recently that a massive data breach may have compromised the personal information of millions, or even billions, of Americans. How can I find out if my information was affected, and if so, what actions can I … [Read more...]
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When Is the Best Time For You to Retire?
Nine Important Factors to Consider and the Most Important Factor that Is Often Overlooked The retirement wave is about to hit. A whopping 4 million Americans are expected to turn 65 every year for the next four years. That … [Read more...]
Print This PageSocial Security Administration Issues Final Rule to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process
The Social Security Administration offers two programs that provide financial assistance to seniors and other persons living with disabilities: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Top 23 Articles of 2023
Happy New Year! As our loyal readers know, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2023. From incredible technological advances involving artificial intelligence to new diagnostic methods and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can I Get a “Do-Over” When it Comes to Taking Social Security Benefits Too Early?
Dear Raider, I messed up and took my Social Security benefits too early. I realize my costly mistake and am wondering if there is such a thing as a mulligan or a “do-over” when it comes to Social Security benefits, and what my … [Read more...]
Print This Page2024 Key Elder Law Numbers
When Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a-changin'," his lyrics referenced societal changes in the 1960s. The same lyrics could also apply to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security today. Every year, the Farr Law Firm … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Should Gen Z’s and Millennials Care about Social Security?
Dear Oakley, I was born in 1997 and am therefore considered Gen Z. My wife, who is two years older and a millennial, and I are many decades away from retirement. When it comes to my generation and my wife’s, why should we be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Scams Are Linked to New Higher COLA
Dear Angel,It’s 2023, and with the new year comes a new higher cost-of-living adjustment. I can’t say that I am not excited about that. Unfortunately, I heard that there are some scammers out there trying to get their hands on … [Read more...]
Print This Page2023 Key Elder Law Numbers
Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Below are figures for 2023 that are frequently used in the Elder Law practice, including the figures for spousal … [Read more...]
Print This PageGood News! Social Security and Medicare Outlook Is Better Than Projected Last Year
Q. Inflation seems to be having a huge effect on everything. From the price of food in grocery stores to the amount we are spending to fill our cars with gasoline, we’re all being affected in many ways. I’m concerned and afraid to … [Read more...]
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