Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
August 6, 2021
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
Which State Offers Dental Benefits to Low-Income Adults on Medicaid?
July 30, 2021
For the first time, thousands of low-income adults on Medicaid in Virginia are eligible for comprehensive dental benefits.
Aging Parents and Blended Families Create Estate Planning Challenges
July 27, 2021
We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.
What Happens to My Home If I Go to a Nursing Home?
July 22, 2021
My house is in my name and my son’s name. What happens if I need to go into a nursing home?
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 Right Age to Start Estate Planning?
July 9, 2021
It may seem like a grim way to spend your free time, but planning your estate when you are young can actually give you the peace of mind you will need to enjoy your golden years in the future.
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.