There is a lot of government help available for low income seniors.

By Katya Sverdlov
Founding Attorney

This article is an invaluable resource. It lists all the various government programs that are available to senior citizens, with links to criteria and additional information.

There is a lot of help available to seniors. The list of available programs includes, but is not limited to: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Property tax relief, legal help, housing vouchers and Supplemental Security Income.

The key is to know about them and have the ability or the knowledge to qualify.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/100214/retirement-strategies-low-income-seniors.asp?layout=orig

About the Author

Katya Sverdlov, Esq., a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and attorney, founded Sverdlov Law to provide personalized legal services in estate planning, probate, elder law, and business succession. With 12 years on Wall Street, she manages complex financial matters. A Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School graduate, she also lectures, writes, and volunteers.