Skip to main content
National Council on Aging logo. We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Budgeting

Budgeting can be hard, especially for older adults who are no longer working and living on a fixed income. Get professional tips for helping seniors with economic casework, better budgeting, and financial education.
For Professionals
A close up shot of a calculator, pad of paper, and money - implying budgeting finances.

How to Participate in Boost Your Budget® Week

Feb 20, 2024
Certainly! Here is a suggestion for the alt text: A cheerful multigenerational family with a grandmother, mother, and child smiling together. The image is accompanied by the text 'Find Ways to Boost Your Budget' and logos of NCOA and Boost Your Budget.

Benefits Programs That Can Help Older Adults Reduce Monthly Expenses

Mar 21, 2024
Inflation hits older adults hard. Discover crucial benefits programs that help bridge the gap between income and the rising costs of daily living.

How One 68-Year-Old Found More Than $7,000 in Life-Changing Benefits

Apr 04, 2024
Read about low-income older adults who learned they qualify for financial help through local and government benefits programs. See if you’re eligible, too.

How Older Adults Can Get Help Paying for Housing

May 21, 2024
Millions of older adults who are eligible miss out on benefits programs that can help them save money. Find out how BenefitsCheckUp works and how it can help.

Top Tips Older Adults Can Use to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Jul 17, 2023
Wondering how to save money grocery shopping? Smart habits can add up to significant savings with every trip to the store, including learning more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Use BenefitsCheckUp® to Find Money-Saving Benefits

Older adults living in or near the poverty level are eligible for billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits. These unclaimed benefits are not for everyone, but if you’re a Benefits Enrollment Center working with older adults, , you can help them find out if they qualify.

What Is BenefitsCheckUp and How Does It Help People Find Benefits Assistance?

Sep 13, 2024
An older couple sits at a dining table, viewing Benefits CheckUp on a laptop.

Medicare Extra Help: How to Apply, How to Boost Enrollment, and More

Sep 13, 2024

What Is the Downside to Taking Social Security Early?

Sep 13, 2024

Keeping the Lights On: Housing & Utility Benefits

Aug 08, 2024

Benefits Programs: Enrollment & Eligibility 101

There are several core benefits that can help people with low income afford the basic costs of living. Our Benefits 101 slide decks can be downloaded and tailored for your use in your community.


More Stories

Get NCOA in Your Inbox

Choose where we'll send you resources to support your health and financial well-being. Select an option(s) below that best describes you to get communication that matches your interests.

This field is required.
This field is required.
Please enter a valid email address.