What are the Issues with COVID Vaccinations Sign-ups for Seniors?
As states across the U.S. roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older, senior citizens are scrambling to figure out how to sign up to get their shots.
What to Do First when Spouse Dies
After a loved one dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
How to Plan for a ‘Fragile’ Beneficiary
Today, estate planning can encompass more than addressing your potential tax exposure. It frequently requires protection of a “fragile beneficiary,” who can include family members with disabilities, individuals struggling with addiction, spendthrifts and even minors and there are planning options available to do so.
Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Makes Money 50 Years after Her Death
Marilyn Monroe’s estate makes millions every year. At the time of her death in 1962, the icon’s net worth was $10 million, when accounting for inflation. In 2020 alone, she made almost as much as that. But fans of the late star might be surprised to learn that it isn’t her many movies that make her estate the most money.
Hidden hunger: Elderly hunger is on the rise during Covid
Hidden hunger: Elderly hunger is on the rise during Covid https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hidden-hunger-elderly-hunger-rise-during-covid-n1254415 according to a study by NYC. A warehouse worker packs boxes of shelf-stable food.NBC News Jan. 17, 2021, 6:00 AM EST By Cynthia McFadden, Emily R. Siegel and Kevin Monahan Every weekday morning…
How to Plan for Spouse’s Medicaid
When a spouse enters a nursing home, the cost of care can be financially devastating. Many families are simply unable to afford long-term care without applying for Medicaid.
How Does Family Pay for Parents’ Care?
More than 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers for family members. The majority are women—often, an adult daughter who lives closest to an aging parent starts out helping with daily activities. As the parent/care recipient requires more assistance, the daughter cuts back on work hours– risking her own financial security.
What Should I Know about Reverse Mortgage Scams?
For some older homeowners, a reverse mortgage can be a way to supplement retirement income, consolidate debts or cover expenses, like health care. For scam artists, they can be a lucrative tool to fleece people in their 60s and up out of large sums of money, or even their homes.
Have Your Parents Planned Carefully for Retirement?
According to Pew Research, roughly 13 percent of self-employed workers in single-person firms reported participating in retirement plans at their current jobs, compared to almost three-quarters of traditional workers.
Helping Elderly Parents to Live Safely at Home
When you envision your “golden years,” what do you see? Are you living independently, being active and enjoying life? Or do you worry that you’ll struggle with declining health and physical limitations? For many seniors, reality falls somewhere in between. Perhaps you see that in your own aging parents.