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Lifeline Program Annual Recertification: How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Their Phone Discount Without Warning Every Year

Millions of seniors risk losing their Lifeline phone discount each year simply because they missed a recertification deadline. Here is what you need to know to keep your benefit.

June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
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Why Your Medicare Savings Program Application Starts at Your State Medicaid Office — Not Medicare.gov or Social Security
Healthcare June 18, 2026

Why Your Medicare Savings Program Application Starts at Your State Medicaid Office — Not Medicare.gov or Social Security

Millions of Medicare recipients miss out on savings because they apply in the wrong place. Learn where to apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state Medicaid office.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Life Insurance Buy-Sell Agreement for Small Business Owners Over 55: How to Protect Your Company and Your Family If a Partner Dies First
Insurance Savings June 18, 2026

Life Insurance Buy-Sell Agreement for Small Business Owners Over 55: How to Protect Your Company and Your Family If a Partner Dies First

If your business partner dies without a plan in place, you could end up co-owning your company with their heirs. A life insurance buy-sell agreement can prevent that nightmare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Rural Senior Internet Assistance After ACP Ended: What the Digital Divide Really Cost Older Americans in Rural Areas
Phone & Internet June 17, 2026

Rural Senior Internet Assistance After ACP Ended: What the Digital Divide Really Cost Older Americans in Rural Areas

When the Affordable Connectivity Program ran out of funding, rural seniors were hit hardest. Learn why — and what broadband programs may help next.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Your Neighbor Pays Half What You Do in Property Taxes — And It Is Perfectly Legal: How to Find Out If You Are Missing a Senior Exemption You Were Never Told About
Senior-Specific June 17, 2026

Your Neighbor Pays Half What You Do in Property Taxes — And It Is Perfectly Legal: How to Find Out If You Are Missing a Senior Exemption You Were Never Told About

Many senior homeowners qualify for better property tax exemptions but were never told. Learn how to audit your exemption status and upgrade your benefits before the next tax cycle.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Investment Income and the EITC: How Dividends, Capital Gains, and Rental Income Could Silently Disqualify You
Financial Assistance June 17, 2026

Investment Income and the EITC: How Dividends, Capital Gains, and Rental Income Could Silently Disqualify You

A small amount of investment income can quietly disqualify older workers from the EITC. Learn how the investment income limit affects EITC eligibility over 55.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read