Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65
People born in 1960 who are turning 65 in 2025 are not yet eligible for full retirement benefits. They must wait until 2027, when they turn 67, to claim their full monthly benefit.
Fighting an Assisted Living Discharge
When you move into an assisted living complex, you expect to spend the rest of your days there. However, many assisted living residents suddenly find themselves facing eviction from their homes when their health deteriorates.
Congress Considering Full Repeal of Estate Tax
The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025, introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate this past February, is the latest GOP-led effort to permanently repeal the taxation of property transfers at death.
Stressed? Why a Little (Estate) Planning Can Go a Long Way
Consider the impact that stress has on your life and how to embrace strategies to manage it more effectively.
Generation Gaps Among Americans in Retirement Planning
Financial concerns and preparation strategies vary among different generations of Americans. From baby boomers entering retirement to Gen Zers just beginning their careers, members of each generation face unique obstacles and approaches while planning for their retirement years.
Shannen Doherty’s Estate Planning Amid Divorce
What happens if you die after you file for divorce but before it becomes final? Television actress Shannen Doherty faced this same question.
Cuts to Medicaid Benefits May Harm Millions of Older Adults
Medicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with disabilities.
What Impact Could the HHS Downsizing Have on Older Adults?
Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and people with disabilities.
Could the Trump Admin Privatize Social Security?
There is an ongoing debate about privatizing Social Security, with some advocating for individual ownership and market-based approaches, while others support maintaining its current structure.
Relief for Supplemental Security Income Recipients in 2025
In 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who qualify for a waiver under the Campos v. Kijakazi settlement will likely receive them by this summer.