How Did COVID Push Medicaid to Record Enrollment?
A record 80.5 million Americans have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, largely because states have had to keep people enrolled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new federal data released Monday.
What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?
Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
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.
Stepchild Inheritance Rights
My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?
Will Mediterranean Diet Stave Off Alzheimer’s?
People who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish could be at lower risk of dementia, a new study has suggested.
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.
Are Your ‘Affairs’ Really in Order?
With the threat of COVID-19, we’ve all come face-to-face with our mortality, but are you prepared for the worst?
