Medicare Part A and B Costs to Rise Again in 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs are going up across the board.
Entering and Leaving Medicare Advantage Plans
You generally must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and Part B before you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. To join a Medicare Advantage plan, contact the plan and ask if it is accepting new member enrollments or if it has a waiting list.
The Great Wealth Transfer: Managing Your Inheritance Wisely
Inherited wealth can provide opportunities that weren't previously available, such as early retirement, investment opportunities, or funding for personal passions. However, it can also come with complexities that require careful planning and decision-making. Here's a guide to approaching and managing an inheritance wisely.
IRS: Request an IP PIN to Protect Against Identity Theft
With identity theft and taxpayer fraud on the rise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to take extra caution when filing tax returns.
Can Money Buy Happiness? Actually, It Depends
Does having more money lead to greater happiness? The effect income has on happiness can vary greatly depending on factors such as how much money one already has, cultural attitudes, and individual priorities.
Virtual Reality and Palliative Care
Popular in video gaming and entertainment, virtual reality has more recently been deployed in health care for a variety of purposes, from treating phobias and PTSD to training physicians. An increasing number of palliative care professionals are utilizing VR in their practices.
Inheritance Tax: What States Have It and When It Applies
Inheritance tax is a state-level tax that beneficiaries pay when they receive assets from an estate after somebody has passed away.
Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Initial Steps You Can Take
Here are some steps you can take to get started with the estate planning process, even before you meet with an attorney to work on any legal documents.
IRS Announces 2025 Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its tax inflation adjustment figures for tax year 2025.
Who Holds Your Will and Other Estate Planning Documents?
Once you've taken the step to create a will and get your estate plan in order, you need to figure out what to do with the will itself.