When Should I Consult with an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
How to Protect Assets from Medicaid Spend Down?
Several types of special income trusts and other strategies can be helpful when trying to protect your family’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care.
How Do I Find a Caregiver Support Group?
If caring for a loved one leaves you frustrated and angry at times, that’s normal — but you don’t have to go it alone.
How Do I Stay Clear of Mistakes when I Switch Medicare?
If you get your health insurance through the public marketplace and are nearing age 65, don’t forget about Medicare.
Which Supplements Should I Take after 50? Are Some a Waste of Money?
Taking a dietary supplement or two (or five) every day isn’t exactly uncommon. About 70 percent of adults age 60 and older reported taking at least one supplement in the last month — be it a multivitamin or a chocolate-flavored calcium chew. About 30 percent took at least four, research shows.
Will I See a Bump in Social Security Checks Next Year?
Social Security checks may see a huge raise next year. Will it be enough?
How to Handle Finances after Spouse Dies
The death of a spouse is one of the most difficult things imaginable. Besides the emotional toll, surviving spouses typically confront financial issues, which often trigger tax-related questions and consequences. Some of them are fairly straightforward, while others can be tricky.
Does New Alzheimer’s Drug Offer Hope?
Cleveland Clinic recently published an article about a patient who received Aduhelm at the hospital, which served as a clinical trial site.
Does a Beneficiary on a Bank Account Override a Will?
Beneficiaries, in general, are people or entities that the holder of an account designates to receive the assets in the account, typically, in the event of the account holder’s death.
Do Women Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?