The newsroom
Authors
The writers behind Senior Consumer Benefits and the subjects they cover.
- Margaret Ellison
Senior Benefits Editor
Margaret writes about Medicare and supplemental coverage, focusing on the annual decisions that quietly change what readers pay. She favors plain language over jargon.
3 articles
- David Ruiz
Retirement Income Reporter
David covers the mechanics of retirement income — claiming strategy, withdrawals and the deadlines that carry penalties. He aims to make timing decisions feel less daunting.
2 articles
- Priya Nair
Consumer Money Writer
Priya reports on everyday money and assistance programs, with an emphasis on benefits that eligible households often leave unclaimed.
2 articles
- Karen Whitfield
Safety & Fraud Reporter
Karen tracks the scams aimed at older adults and the tactics behind them, translating fraud alerts into practical steps readers can act on.
1 article