…If you were using a trust as a beneficiary of an IRA or 401(k) in order to achieve creditor protections and take advantage of the stretch IRA provisions through a…
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Top 10 Ways to Plan for Retirement
…401(k) plan, sign up and contribute all you can to take advantage of your employers matching benefit. 4. Learn about your employer’s pension plan: If your employer has a traditional…
Grandparents and Others can Contribute More to 529 Plans without Affecting College Financial Aid
…help! A. College has become very expensive. Even state schools can run you $30,000 a year and that is for freshmen entering college this year! Tax-advantaged 529 college savings plans…
Gen Xers Are Facing an Alarming Retirement Reality
…you could run out of money — a major fear for most Americans. Unless you have already retired, it’s never too late to save and plan for retirement. Take advantage…
What is a Testamentary Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (CLAT)?
…appreciation, making a CLAT an effective wealth transfer tool. A testamentary CLAT is an excellent way to combine philanthropy and estate tax efficiency, ensuring both charitable impact and tax-advantaged wealth…
Medicaid is NOT just for Poor People
…Medicare will cover long-term care, but at most it covers 100 days of rehabilitation, and does not cover help with activities of daily life, like eating and bathing, that the…
Ask the Expert: Will a Life Insurance Policy Affect my Mother’s Medicaid Eligibility?
…the policy in force. These policies will charge her a fixed premium each year, one that’s typically higher than term insurance. The advantage of whole life insurance is that, while…
Protecting Your Older Loved Ones from Falls
…to take medications, or having difficulty doing things they used to do easily. Remind them to take advantage of all the preventive benefits now offered under Medicare, such as the…
New Technology Protects Older Loved Ones from Falls
…by you and your loved ones to prevent them: Discuss your loved ones’ concerns and health conditions with their health care provider. Remind your loved ones to take advantage of…
Veterans Needing Care Need to Act Quickly – The Law’s About the Change
…review financial transactions of an applicant much like the federal/state Medicaid long-term care services program. You can anticipate the VA looking to the rules used by the Centers for Medicare…
Facing the Elephant in the Room
…Medicare will pay doctors for the time they spend helping people plan for late-life care. The conversation can include more, such as your wishes about the quality of life you…
A New White House Report on Technology for Seniors
…continue learning and contributing are taking advantage of online programs and auditable courses found through sites like SeniorNet.org, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, AARP TEK, OATS.org, and WorkReimagined, among others. How…
Bill to Support 40 Million Caregivers Becomes Law
…their careers and serving as caregivers, it’s important for them to remember the importance of self-care as well. Suggest that your friend take advantage of services that offer respite and…
Are you Ready for Retirement? Advice from Warren Buffett
…sure to take advantage of it if you haven’t done so already. If you are self-employed or do not have a 401(k) or 403(b) plan where you work, save money…
Using Telehealth to Age-in-Place
Dear Ribbit, I am interested in possibly using telehealth instead of visiting the doctor’s office. What are the advantages of doing so? Thanks, Em Helth —- Dear Em, Telehealth (sometimes…
A BOLD Step in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
…the last year, including $186 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. For these reasons, Congress must remain committed to action on this…
What to Do When Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums are Skyrocketing
…policies out to do the responsible thing, to not be a burden on their children, should they need care. Patty knows that Medicare does not cover long-term care, and how…
How Caregivers Can Help Prevent Falls
…care providers about managing their concerns. He or she should take advantage of preventive benefits available under Medicare, such as the Annual Wellness visit. Talk about medications: Many prescription and…
How to Scam-Proof Your Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Holiday Season
…to Congress on older consumers. 1. Romance Scams Unfortunately, cyberspace is full of scammers eager to take advantage of lonely hearts. The con works something like this: You post a…
After the Covid-19 Pandemic—How It Has Impacted Retirement
…contribute as much as you can afford to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as your Roth IRA, traditional IRA, and your 401(k) or another employer-sponsored plan. At a minimum, put…
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