Betty Lin-Fisher: New Medicare cards coming, free credit freezes, updated Betty’s Best Tips and free financial advice
New Medicare cards coming
Earlier this summer, I wrote a column reminding those who are on Medicare that you will be getting new Medicare cards mailed at an undisclosed time. For Ohioans, it was sometime after June.
The federal government is re-issuing the new Medicare cards, which replace the
Ohioans' new Medicare cards are coming starting next week, according to
The Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Plan open enrollment period begins
"We know you're getting a lot of mail, but do look for a mailing from
Newly eligible Medicare recipients began receiving the new cards as of April. But the rest of the country was on a rollout basis. It's also important to know, officials said, that your neighbor may get a new card before you.
The card will come in a white envelope from the "
If you'd like to read more information about the new cards and my last column, which included tips, you can read it at www.tinyurl.com/bettysbesttips
Free credit freezes/lifts
I've been a big advocate for placing a credit freeze on your credit reports with the various credit reporting agencies, especially when there are so many massive data breaches and cases of identity theft.
But costs varied, according to state laws. In
Effective with a new national law on
You can read my updated Betty's Best Tips column on this subject at www.tinyurl.com/bettysbesttips
Here's where to place or lift a freeze:
* Equifax: 888-298-0045, Equifax Security Freeze, P.O. Box 105788,
* Experian: 888-397-3742, Experian Security Freeze, P.O. Box 9554,
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Betty's Best Tips
You've probably noticed that I've mentioned something called Betty's Best Tips a few times in this column. These are columns that I've written on popular topics that readers most often request, such as how to stop robocalls, how to check your credit, top scams to avoid and other consumer issues.
Also, links to Betty's Best Tips can be found at www.tinyurl.com/bettysbesttips You can also find my step-by-step guide to energy choices (I'm still recommending the Standard Choice Offer, or SCO) on those pages or at www.tinyurl.com/updatedSCO
Free financial planning workshops
The Northeast Ohio Financial Planning Day, organized by the
The yearly event will be held from
Workshop topics will include Budgeting 101: A Balancing Act; Estate Planning: Introduction to the Essentials; and Forging Your Financial Future. There are also opportunities to sign up for free one-on-one sessions with financial planners. Volunteering financial experts do not market to you or follow-up with you after the event.
Registration is free and not required, but suggested. One-on-one sessions are first come, first served the day of the event.
For the schedule or to register, go to http://chapters.onefpa.org/northeastohio/financial-planning-day/
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