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Medicare, a simple explanation
By Davida Smith-Reed,Social Security District Manager in Wilmington, DE Social Security and Medicare are both programs that are household names, but do you know the true difference? Both programs help safeguard millions…
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Scammers Never Sleep
Wendell Alfred, a Lewes resident, knows all about scams and con artists. He spent much of his career in law enforcement and is now an AARP Fraud Fighter in Delaware. In the…
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Selling Your House Just Got Easier!
Should I Sell to a Home Investor? These days, many home sellers decide to avoid the stress of a complicated home sale by selling directly to a real estate investor. They know…
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Senior Medicare Patrol: Here to Protect You from Scams
These days it’s not just lottery scams you need to be aware of. People with Medicare coverage have become a favorite target of scammers, who may use their Medicare number without the…
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Problem House? Problem Solved!
What do the following have in common? You inherited a house you don’t need and/or can’t afford. You inherited a house that needs major updates and/or repairs. You bought a house…
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Is Paying Off a Low-Interest Mortgage a Good Idea?
For many, a home loan constitutes a significant portion of their household debt. As a result, some people choose to reduce this debt as much as possible before entering retirement. In fact,…
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Retirement Planners Do NOT Have to Put Your Interests First
by Karyn Cortez Watch out, retirement savers. In case you haven’t heard, the Trump Administration put the wheels in motion to halt the Department of Labor from rolling out its fiduciary rule…
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Social Security Q & A
Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits? Answer: You can get both Social Security retirement benefits…
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HIGHMARK – Your Partner in Good Health
You might know Highmark Inc. (and its health insurance subsidiaries and affiliates collectively) as among the ten largest health insurers in the U.S. You might know Highmark as the fourth-largest Blue Cross…
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Estate Planning Part I: A Primer
Estate planning involves deciding how you want your assets distributed if you become unable to make your own financial decisions or after you die. Estate planning can be complicated, so it’s best…