by SDP Team | Feb 11, 2020 | Risk Management
Charlotte Pfahl, 68, prefers using an old-school mechanical key to access her New York City apartment. So when her landlord modernized the building and installed a smart lock in 2018, she and several other residents over 65 were not thrilled about it. A few...
by SDP Team | Dec 6, 2019 | Risk Management
Cybersecurity Protecting yourself from potential calamity Cybercrime affects both large corporations and private individuals. You’ve likely read about the large data breaches in the business world. These crimes are both expensive and on the rise. The U.S. Identity...
by SDP Team | Nov 5, 2018 | Risk Management
A recent poll of pre-retirees suggests that truth risks being ignored.Steady income or a lump sum? Last year, financial services firm TIAA asked working Americans: if you could choose between a lump sum of $500,000 or a monthly income of $2,700 at retirement, which...
by SDP Team | Nov 5, 2018 | Risk Management
(This article is excerpted from Retirement Game-Changers: Strategies for a Healthy, Financially Secure and Fulfilling Long Life by Steve Vernon, FSA.)If you want to retire before age 65, which is the eligibility age for Medicare, then finding affordable medical and...
by SDP Team | Nov 5, 2018 | Risk Management
The Trump administration just made it easier to buy short-term health plans. Here’s what you need to know.These short-term plans are much cheaper than plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act, although they often cover far less.A cheaper plan may seem like...
by SDP Team | May 23, 2018 | Risk Management
For T.J. Mancuso, 40, of Apex, N.C., the health of his parents took center stage five years ago when a medical condition left his father unable to qualify for long-term care insurance. Seeing his mother deal with the challenges of being a full-time caregiver, Mancuso...
