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Understanding the Social Security Trust Funds

News, Social Security|September 25, 2018

The Two Funds There are two Social Security trust funds or separate accounts where money is collected and deposited. These accounts are the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust (OASI), and the Disability Insurance Trust (DI). Many publications refer to the two accounts together with a joint acronym, OASDI.  It’s worth noting that a combination of the …

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September Agent of the Month: Leigh Ann Warwick

News, Our Team|September 14, 2018

Meet Senior Financial Group’s Agent of the Month, Leigh Ann Warwick! Known for her charismatic and outgoing personality, this longtime team member is held in high regard among our staff and her clients. About Leigh Ann This Knoxville native is a mother of five wonderful children; Jordan (23), Kendall and Chandler (22), Sarah (20), and …

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National Grandparents’ Day 2018

News, Senior Living|September 7, 2018

  This Sunday, September 9th is National Grandparents’ Day. At Senior Financial Group, many of our clients and employees alike cherish their roles as grandparents. We enjoy taking a moment to celebrate those who make a profound impact on our community and the lives of others. A little history… Congress named the first Sunday after …

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How to Financially Prepare for Retirement

News, Retirement, Senior Living, Social Security|August 29, 2018

It’s all fun and games to think about never working another day and relaxing on a beach somewhere, but unfortunately, life is not a Jimmy Buffet song. Retirement can be complicated, or at least certainly not as simple as we hope, which is why it is so important to be prepared. When you think about …

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The 4 Best Podcasts for Seniors

News, Senior Living|August 15, 2018

  What is a podcast? As we mentioned in 3 Reasons to be a Tech Savvy Senior, a podcast is a digital audio file available on the internet, often organized by episodes in a series similar to a television series. It’s like listening to a TV show or radio segment, but episodes are available when …

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The Best Senior Discounts in Knoxville, TN

News, Senior Living|August 7, 2018

Who doesn’t love a good discount? Here in Knoxville, Tennessee there are some pretty sweet offers for those 55+. Make sure to check our list of senior discounts for restaurants, grocery stores, fast food chains, and retail locations for place you frequent around Knoxville. If you have a favorite senior discount you don’t see on …

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The Difference Between Captive and Independent Agents

Insurance, News|August 2, 2018

When choosing an insurance agent to work with regarding your Medicare options, it’s important to fully understand the roles and characteristics that come with your options. Beneficiaries have two common options: captive and independent agents. By definition… Captive: having no freedom to choose alternatives or to avoid something. (of a facility or service) controlled by, …

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A Note From Our SFG Intern

Our Team|August 1, 2018

Five months ago I never imagined how much fun I’d have as a marketing intern for a Medicare Insurance agency. As a public relations major, I was eager to learn from a marketing aspect and to gain knowledge and experience I hadn’t received in the classroom, but I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. Looking …

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Top 4 Reasons to Use a Senior Meal Delivery Service

News, Senior Living|July 31, 2018

If your parents or loved one(s) have reached senior years, you have likely worried about whether or not they are eating regularly, enough, or having nutritious meals. It is not uncommon for seniors to skip meals due to fatigue, reduced appetites, or difficulty cooking. Thankfully, there is an easy solution. Senior meal delivery services are …

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How to Pay Less for Your Prescription Drugs – Extra Help

News, Prescription Drugs|July 25, 2018

Extra Help with Prescription Drug Plans What it is “Extra Help”? Extra Help, also known as Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), with Medicare prescription drug plan costs is often misunderstood by its potential beneficiaries. This program is funded by Social Security to help individuals with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare Part D (prescription drug …

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