Walmart Introduces Free and Discounted Prescription Program
If you rely on prescription medications to stay healthy, Walmart is offering a new perk that could cut your costs.
What Should I Do in Retirement?
Many people identify themselves with their work — but when someone is no longer working, they default to labeling themselves as “retired.”
Will Medicaid Come after My Mom’s Estate?
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.
Lessen Alzheimer’s Debilitating Impact on Financial Decision Making
If a person close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be time to address some serious financial questions.
Should I Consider a Reverse Mortgage?
Reverse mortgages continue to be one of the most misunderstood retirement and long-term planning tools. Many myths surround the reverse mortgage program.
How Can I Be Better Long-Distance Caregiver for Dad?
Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That, in turn, means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring.
Can I Be Paid for Caring for a Loved One?
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.
Will We Soon have Medicare at Age 50?
In addition to reintroducing the Medicare at 50 Act, Senator Gillibrand and her colleagues also called on the Biden administration to expand and improve the Medicare program as part of the American Families Plan.
Seven Items Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.
Link Possible between Diabetes, Dementia and Age
Younger age at onset of diabetes could be bad news for brain health, a longitudinal British population-based study suggested.