Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65
People born in 1960 who are turning 65 in 2025 are not yet eligible for full retirement benefits. They must wait until 2027, when they turn 67, to claim their full monthly benefit.
DetailsScam Email Targets Social Security Recipients
If you or a loved one are receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the email looks convincing.
DetailsEstate Planning Is a Show of Respect and Love for Family
No one expects to lose the ability to make their own decisions, but conditions like dementia, strokes, or traumatic brain injuries can strip people of that ability – sometimes earlier in life than expected.
DetailsChoosing an Investment Advisor for a Special Needs Trust
In many cases, the trustee of a special needs trust should hire a professional investment advisor. Here are some guidelines for hiring one.
DetailsAmy Stratton & Kristen Prull Moonan Honored by RI Monthly Excellence in Law for 2025
Congratulations to Moonan Stratton Amy Stratton and Kristen Prull Moonan who were again honored by RI Monthly for professional excellence.
DetailsWhat Impact Could the HHS Downsizing Have on Older Adults?
Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and people with disabilities.
DetailsStressed? Why a Little (Estate) Planning Can Go a Long Way
Consider the impact that stress has on your life and how to embrace strategies to manage it more effectively.
DetailsShannen Doherty’s Estate Planning Amid Divorce
What happens if you die after you file for divorce but before it becomes final? Television actress Shannen Doherty faced this same question.
DetailsRelief for Supplemental Security Income Recipients in 2025
In 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who qualify for a waiver under the Campos v. Kijakazi settlement will likely receive them by this summer.
DetailsSocial Security Overpayment Rules Are Changing Once Again
Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstates the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate established in early 2024.
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