Federal Reserve $5 Silver Certificate
Finance

Federal Reserve Fiscal Folly: Fiat Money

One of my favorite questions to ask people when we get into a discussion about money or monetary policies is, “If you take a five-dollar bill to the Federal Reserve, what will they give you for it?” Most people struggle for an answer. That’s a fair commentary on our current monetary system here in the…

Senior Savings, Savings for Seniors, Senior Discounts
Finance

111 Ways to Senior Savings: Complete Senior Discounts Guide

Every time you go shopping, go on vacation or order something on the Internet, seniors should be asking this question. Do you offer a senior discount? Senior savings doesn’t have to be as challenging as you think. Most establishments will advertise their senior discounts, but it doesn’t hurt to ask the ones that don’t. Here’s…

Stimulus Package
Finance Political

Low-Income Retirees Ignored in Stimulus Package

Simplified Senate Bill Includes More Seniors for Stimulus Package.  Once again, the nation’s in economic hot water. This time, blame our fiscal headaches on a hangover from the housing bubble and $100-a-barrel gasoline. Will Senior Citizens Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Checks? It’s always something. After the dot.com bubble popped back in 2001, President Bush chose to…

What is a Reverse Mortgage
Finance

Reverse Mortgages: What Are They, Who Benefits?

Reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly popular in America. However, many are still unsure of what exactly they are, and who stands to benefit. “It’s a buzz word,” said Dean Wegner, a mortgage expert. “‘Hey, I got a reverse mortgage,’ so they’re going with the flow, and I don’t know if everybody actually understands, completely understands…

Senior Travel Discounts and Deals
Finance Travel

Senior Travel Deals & Discounts

The silver lining of growing old… Yes, growing older does have a silver lining. But not every senior travel discount beats what young’uns pay. How can you tell a good deal from a crock of Geritol? Outside of Trust-Fund Kids, no group has more leisure time than older folks–and the travel industry is well aware…

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