Finance Archives - Vermont Maturity

March 10, 20230

Is Your Bank Really Paying You 1% on Savings Accounts?

Current short-term interest rates are at the highest level since 2007, yet the interest rate paid out on savings accounts is still stuck at almost ze

February 21, 20230

Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees don’t have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private

February 16, 20230

Managing expenses while living on a fixed income can be challenging so it is important to find ways to make the most out of every dollar. Fortuna

February 9, 20230

Life insurance is an important part of retirement planning, as it provides a financial safety net for loved ones should the unexpected happen. Ta

February 1, 20230

While you probably received notification from the Social Security Administration, or noticed an increase in your benefit payment, you may be curious

January 28, 20230

Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source

December 20, 20220

While many scams today are universal, there are certain types of fraud that specifically target older adults or affects them disproportionately.

December 4, 20220

A daily money manager (or DMM) is a financial savvy professional that can help older adults who have difficulty managing their own day-to-day fin

November 24, 20220

Vermont, with our cold winters, short growing seasons, and rocky soils isn’t an environment that creates frivolous people. Decades ago, I heard a

November 20, 20220

When you are a senior with a fixed income, it is essential to have strict control over your finances. Retirement is supposed to be a joyful and r