Does Brushing and Flossing Keep Dementia Away?
In case oral hygiene wasn’t important enough already, brushing one’s teeth could help maintain one’s mental — along with their dental — health.
What Social Security Mistake Looms for Married Seniors?
Claiming Social Security prior to full retirement age (which falls between 66 and 67, depending on your year of birth) means slashing your monthly benefits for life. However, in some cases, it does pay to file early.
Can I Get a Tax Break for Long-Term Care?
The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
Proposed Law may Change System of Home and Community-Based Services
Work is underway on legislation that could fundamentally transform the nation’s system of home- and community-based services, eliminating waiting lists and allowing people with disabilities to move across state lines without forfeiting critical services and supports.
Does My Family Have to Pay My Credit Card Debt When I Die?
Especially with the average U.S. household having $7,027 in revolving credit card debt and Americans owing a total of $416.1 billion in credit card debt, according to a recent Nerdwallet study, some Americans will have credit card debt for the rest of their lives. However, what happens to credit card debt when you die?
Are Childhood Collections Part of Your Estate Planning?
COVID-19 has altered how we spend our time. Most forms of socialization were scaled back or continued virtually. The forced isolation reignited a passion for hobbies and collecting.
Have You Made a Living Will?
A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
How to Prepare for Health Care Costs in Retirement
There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don’t feel financially prepared for health care costs in retirement.
Does Living Trust Help with Probate and Inheritance Taxes?
I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?
If Your Spouse Is Seriously Ill, Get Your Estate Plan in Order
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
