14 Oct Reverse Mortgages as a Financial Tool After a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by jo@triagecancer.org

October 14, 2025 ~ A cancer diagnosis often brings more than just medical and emotional challenges—it can also strain your finances. Between treatment costs, time away from work, and shifting priorities, you may find yourself exploring all possible financial options to ease the burden. One...

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09 Sep How Prescription Drug Donation Programs Can Help Lower Your Costs

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

September 9, 2025 ~ For many individuals and families navigating a cancer diagnosis, the cost of prescription drugs can feel overwhelming. Even with insurance coverage, high copays, deductibles, or uncovered medications add to financial stress. But what if some of those medications could be accessed...

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26 Aug How to Make Tax-Free Donations to Charities From Your IRA

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

August 26, 2025 ~ If you're approaching age 70½ and have a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), the IRS requires you to begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). These withdrawals count as income—and are typically taxable. But there’s a way to give to causes you...

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05 Aug Financial Planning Help for Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

August 5, 2025 ~ A cancer diagnosis can bring a flood of information, emotions, and uncertainties—not just about health, but about finances too. Whether it's affording treatment, managing reduced income, or navigating insurance, financial stress can quickly take a toll. At Triage Cancer, we understand that...

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02 Apr Can You File Your Taxes for Free?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Tax time is coming! This year, taxes are due on Monday, April 15, 2024. The IRS has launched the IRS Direct File. This is a pilot program that allows people to file their taxes for free, directly with the IRS. There is no software that you...

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12 Dec Tax Assistance Help for Veterans

Posted at 09:52h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Does dealing with your taxes feel overwhelming?  Not sure where to start? There are tax assistance programs that can help Veterans file their taxes and save money. Veteran Tax Assistance Programs   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides...

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21 Nov Can I Lower My Student Loan Payments Through the New SAVE Plan?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

If you’re among the millions of individuals in the U.S. who have student loans, you should know about the Biden Administration’s new student loan repayment plan: the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. This blog will explain what is the SAVE Plan, how it may...

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24 Oct WTF (What the Finance) Is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?

Posted at 14:11h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Ever wonder how to make donations to a charity from your IRA? This blog from our partner and certified financial planner, Kristi Sullivan, explains what you need to know . . . To encourage you not to leave all the year-end tasks until, well, the end...

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29 Aug How Do You Fix Credit Report Mistakes?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, ​​patients focus on getting a clean bill of health. But paying the bills that come with treatment can present another challenge. Not paying medical bills, or even paying bills late, can impact your financial health. It’s important for people to understand how medical...

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15 Aug Is the Supreme Court Making You Repay Your Student Loans?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Are you wondering about whether or not your students loan debt was cancelled? Wondering if you need to start repaying your student loans? This blog breaks it down. Weren’t My Loans Cancelled by the President? In August 2022, President Biden announced plans to eliminate some student debt...

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