Older Adults Struggle to Meet the Dual Burden of Housing and Care
A new report shows that many older adults struggle to afford the long‑term care services they need on top of covering their housing costs.
Pairing Medicare Coverage With Your Current Health Insurance
Navigating Medicare alongside other health insurance types requires understanding which plan pays first to avoid penalties or coverage gaps.
How a Proposed Medicare Part E Could Benefit Americans
Legislators have reintroduced a bill seeking to establish a Medicare Part E: a public-option version of Medicare that would be available to all individuals and employers as an alternative to private insurance.
Don’t Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care
The new survey reveals the startling misconception that 58 percent of Americans believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.
New Social Security Rule Means More Travel for Older Adults
Social Security recipients who need to change their direct deposit information and cannot prove their identity online will have to go to a Social Security Administration office to do so.
How Continuing to Work Affects Social Security Benefits
Many Americans nearing retirement age face a financial decision: Should they stop working entirely when they begin collecting Social Security benefits or continue to work?
Last Wills and Testaments: More Frequently Asked Questions
August is National Make a Will month — a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this essential type of estate planning tool.
Estate Planning for Pets? 3 Famous Pet Inheritance Stories
A pet trust is a legal tool that can be put into place to ensure that your dog, cat, or other companion animal receives care even if you are no longer there to provide it. Consider three famous pet trust cases and the lessons you can learn so your furry family members can be protected through your plan.
Estate, Long-Term Care Plans Under the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Here's a breakdown of several top-level takeaways from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a "once-in-a-generation" piece of legislation poised to shape generational wealth and family plans for decades to come.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders have certain benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as well as some disadvantages, such as potential for misinterpretations by health care providers.