Benefits Available at Age 65: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and More

Benefits Available at Age 65: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and More

By Esther Claudette Gittens Reaching the age of 65 is a major milestone in the United States, particularly because it marks eligibility for various federal and state benefits. At this age, many individuals become entitled to Social Security benefits, Medicare coverage, and potentially Medicaid assistance, along with other financial and healthcare-related programs. These benefits play […]

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Editorial credit: wisely / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents debt collectors from draining consumers’ bank accounts, leaving them unable to cover […]