Medicare Surprises Do Exist
July 15, 2021
For some Medicare beneficiaries, health-care coverage ends up costing more than it does for most of their peers — and it’s not by choice.
What’s the Criticism of the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
July 13, 2021
The controversy surrounding the Biogen drug, including its potential cost, comes against a landscape of massive, unmet need for dementia treatment and a disease that costs the U.S. as much as $259 billion annually. More than six million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to estimates from the Alzheimer’s Association, and by 2050 that number could reach over 12 million people at a cost of $1 trillion annually.
What are the Most Popular Estate Planning Scams?
July 8, 2021
The Wealth Advisor’s recent article entitled “Beware of These Common Estate Planning Scams” advises you to avoid these common estate planning scams. Cold Calls Offering to Prepare Estate Plans. Scammers call and email purporting to be long lost relatives who’ve had their wallets stolen and are stranded in a foreign country. Seniors fall prey to…
Fraudsters Continue to Target Elderly
July 6, 2021
Scams target people of all ages, but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults—and the money they lose can have a big impact on their retirement.
Will Medicaid Come after My Mom’s Estate?
July 2, 2021
Both of my parents entered a facility on Medicaid in January 2020. My dad passed two months later. Their home was sold in December 2020. My mom has been in rehab since a fall. When would the estate recovery begin? It’s confusing.
What are the Biggest Blunders Made in Retirement?
July 1, 2021
Medicare can be confusing. Beware of these missteps — which can hike your costs.
What Should I Do in Retirement?
June 30, 2021
Many people identify themselves with their work — but when someone is no longer working, they default to labeling themselves as “retired.”
What Is Elder Law?
June 25, 2021
Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
Do You Know about the Grandparents Scam?
June 17, 2021
A South Florida man is facing charges after prosecutors said he acted as a money laundering agent for individuals perpetrating what is known as ‘the Grandparents Scam.’
Can I Be Paid for Caring for a Loved One?
June 9, 2021
Your chances of getting paid to be a family caregiver are best if you are caring for a U.S. military veteran or for someone eligible for Medicaid, but other possibilities exist.