How to Maximize Lifetime Social Security Benefits

As retirement nears, you may be wondering when to start taking Social Security payments. These benefits are primarily based on your earnings during your working years and your age when you start receiving benefits.
How Not to Build a Family NFL Dynasty

A decade before his death, the billionaire owner of the Denver Broncos consulted with attorneys about the orderly handover of the team after his death. He crafted a carefully delineated trust that his hand-picked trustees would oversee.
The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Life

Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
How Can I Save on Medicare Drugs?

Shopping around is one of few ways to knock anywhere from tens to thousands of dollars off your annual insurance costs in one fell swoop.
Are Trusts a Useful Tool?

One type of trust, the qualified perpetual trust, can be used to pass assets down to your beneficiaries, decade after decade.
Why are Many Dementia Cases Undiagnosed?

More than 41 million people living with dementia worldwide have not yet been diagnosed, according to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).
Why are the Elderly Making a Switch in Medicare Coverage?

A government report reveals a troubling pattern among Medicare enrollees in their last year of life.
Medicaid Crisis Planning for Long Term Care Costs

In general, estate planning is a practice that requires forward thinking. However, sometimes estate planning must occur in the midst of a crisis.
Remember Medicare’s Important Deadlines

Learn the most important deadlines you or a loved one will have to keep in mind for Medicare.
Will Inflation Have Impact on My Retirement?

Inflation hurts everyone. It seems to reach every sector, product and business in one way or another, whether it raises the cost of heating your home, lunches or road trips. However, if you’re a retiree, you may be particularly worried about inflation because your spending habits and income sources might be disproportionately exposed to inflation.