What Do I Need to Do after the Death of My Spouse?
The death of your spouse is a period of unimaginable grief. Unfortunately, there are many legal and financial obligations that will not wait.
How Do I Claim Social Security on My Ex’s after Divorce?
Love and marriage don’t always work out. However, even if your marriage ended in divorce long ago, here’s a piece of good news: You may be able to get more Social Security, by taking benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record instead of your own.
What are the Biggest Mistakes Made by First-Time Medicare Enrollees?
Medicare's rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member Who’s a Vet?
Caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming and emotionally draining. It can also be financially draining.
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
What’s the Key to Saving Money in Retirement?
Seniors with limited income need to find ways to lower their medical costs. Here are some options for keeping those healthcare bills in check.
New Survey Conducted on Keeping the Elderly Safe in the Pandemic
Forty-one percent of participants in a new survey said they don’t trust assisted living communities and nursing homes to keep older adults safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s the Latest Trend in Long-Term Care Insurance?
The availability of long-term care insurance policies is continuing to decline, even as the need for such care is growing, an interagency task force led by the Treasury Department has said.
How to Keep Track of Mom’s Healthcare Information if She Gets Sick or Injured
Build your own medical emergency packet.
How Do I Keep My Assets from the Nursing Home?
Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities).