This week, President Obama gave his fifth State of the Union Address, where he spoke about making “modest” changes to Medicare and overhauling the immigration system. In addition, some lawmakers voiced their support for a … Continued

This week, leaders on Capitol Hill continued to discuss the “sequester,” which is scheduled to hit in just three weeks, on March 1st. In addition, one critical bill – the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act … Continued

Q:  I’ve received numerous automated phone calls offering “free” Medicare-covered items like back braces and diabetes supplies.  I’m not 65, not eligible for Medicare yet and I’m on the national DO NOT CALL list.  Are … Continued

Q:  I started widow’s benefits last year.  Do I have to declare those payments on my income taxes? A:  Yes.  Social Security benefits, no matter what the type, fall under the same tax rules.  Depending … Continued