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Can You Get a Pell Grant With Existing Student Loan Debt or a Past Default?
Education & Job Training July 1, 2026

Can You Get a Pell Grant With Existing Student Loan Debt or a Past Default?

Old student loan debt or a past federal aid default could block your Pell Grant eligibility. Here is what adults 55+ need to know before applying.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Your SFMNP Vouchers Are Tied to One State — Can I Use Senior Farmers Market Vouchers in Another State?
Food June 27, 2026

Your SFMNP Vouchers Are Tied to One State — Can I Use Senior Farmers Market Vouchers in Another State?

SFMNP vouchers can only be used in the state where you enrolled. If you split time between two states, here is what you need to know to keep your benefits.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
How to Use an ABLE Account or Special Needs Trust to Protect Your SSI Benefits While Saving Money for the Future
Financial Assistance June 27, 2026

How to Use an ABLE Account or Special Needs Trust to Protect Your SSI Benefits While Saving Money for the Future

SSI recipients face a strict $2,000 resource limit, but ABLE accounts and special needs trusts let you save beyond that legally. Learn which option fits your situation.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
How Your Income Level Affects Your Senior Transit Discount: Low-Income Riders May Qualify for Free Fares and Extra Subsidies
Transportation June 27, 2026

How Your Income Level Affects Your Senior Transit Discount: Low-Income Riders May Qualify for Free Fares and Extra Subsidies

Many seniors qualify for more than the standard half-price bus fare. Low-income senior transit free fare subsidy eligibility could mean fully free rides and monthly load bonuses.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren? How a Qualifying Child Could Dramatically Increase Your EITC Refund
Financial Assistance June 27, 2026

Grandparent Raising Grandchildren? How a Qualifying Child Could Dramatically Increase Your EITC Refund

If you're a grandparent raising grandchildren, you may qualify for a much larger EITC refund. Learn the IRS rules, residency tests, and documents you need.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
How Moving to a New State Can Affect Your SSDI Benefits, Medicare Coverage, and Cost of Living Strategy After 55
Financial Assistance June 27, 2026

How Moving to a New State Can Affect Your SSDI Benefits, Medicare Coverage, and Cost of Living Strategy After 55

Relocating after 55 while on SSDI? Learn how a move can impact your benefits, Medicare plan, and monthly budget — and what steps to take before you go.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
GoodRx and the Medication You Already Stopped Taking: How Seniors Can Restart a Lapsed Prescription Without Paying Full Price
Prescription Drug Help June 27, 2026

GoodRx and the Medication You Already Stopped Taking: How Seniors Can Restart a Lapsed Prescription Without Paying Full Price

Stopped taking a prescription due to cost or a coverage gap? This guide walks seniors through exactly how to restart a lapsed prescription without paying full price using GoodRx.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Can You Get a Pell Grant If You Are Divorced or Recently Widowed? How Marital Status Changes Affect Your Eligibility
Education & Job Training June 26, 2026

Can You Get a Pell Grant If You Are Divorced or Recently Widowed? How Marital Status Changes Affect Your Eligibility

Divorce or losing a spouse can change your Pell Grant eligibility dramatically. Learn how your new financial picture may open doors to free college money.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
The Hidden Cost of Loyalty to Your Car: How the Vehicle You Drive in Retirement Is Quietly Driving Up Your Insurance Bill
Insurance Savings June 26, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Loyalty to Your Car: How the Vehicle You Drive in Retirement Is Quietly Driving Up Your Insurance Bill

The car you drive matters more than you think when it comes to insurance costs. Learn how vehicle make, model, age, and safety ratings affect your premiums.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Meals on Wheels for Rural Seniors: How to Get Home-Delivered Meals When You Live Miles from Town
Food June 26, 2026

Meals on Wheels for Rural Seniors: How to Get Home-Delivered Meals When You Live Miles from Town

Rural seniors face unique challenges accessing Meals on Wheels. This guide explains how to find coverage, what to do in gaps, and how to get meals delivered no matter where you live.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Your Senior Property Tax Exemption Could Be at Risk If You Spend Too Many Months Away: How Snowbirds Protect Their Benefits
Senior-Specific June 26, 2026

Your Senior Property Tax Exemption Could Be at Risk If You Spend Too Many Months Away: How Snowbirds Protect Their Benefits

Splitting time between two states can quietly put your senior property tax exemption at risk. Learn how snowbirds protect their benefits year-round.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Vocational Rehabilitation and Remote Work: How Older Adults With Disabilities Can Use VR to Land a Work-From-Home Job
Disability-Specific June 26, 2026

Vocational Rehabilitation and Remote Work: How Older Adults With Disabilities Can Use VR to Land a Work-From-Home Job

State Vocational Rehabilitation programs can fund the technology, training, and home office equipment older adults with disabilities need to pursue remote work — often at no cost.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read