Estate Planning for Before you Die
Estate planning should just be about what is going to happen to your assets after you are gone. If you are like one of millions of Americans you may end...
Contributing to the Future: Paying for College
College is expensive. Helping an adult child or grandchild fund their college education is something that they will remember and appreciate for their entire lifetime. If you are thinking about...
Think Twice About Gifting Your Home
It may seem like a great idea to give your home to your kids or other relatives. It reduces the tax burden you have to pay, you can still live...
Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
Estate planning is something that can be hard to think about. Once you have done it, it can be tempting to just let the plan ride and not think about...
Don’t Lower Your Standard of Living
You can’t start planning for retirement too early. Many seniors find themselves looking retirement in the face and realizing that they haven’t managed to position themselves well for maintaining their...
Health Savings Accounts
While a relatively new program, health savings accounts have been around for 10 years now. If you are not yet retired and are still working, you may want to take...
Additional Public Benefits for Struggling Seniors
Seniors who are on fixed income may be facing a hard time. With retirement accounts still not fully recovered from the 2008 recession or even due to improper retirement planning,...
Maximize Your Tax Refund
Tax season is here. Budgets are tight for seniors, so why not maximize your tax refund. Don’t forget to include these important deductions on your taxes this year! Long-term Care...
Preventing Elder Abuse
Knowing the signs and who to call are good ways to deal with elder abuse. Prevention before it occurs is a much better way of dealing with elder abuse. Here...
What to Expect when Reporting Elder Abuse
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused you need to report it. Here are some things to have prepared to give the agency that you report...
The Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Keeping a close eye on elderly loved ones that live at home or are in a care facility can help to detect early signs of abuse. While nobody wants to...
Agency to Contact in Elder Abuse Cases
Elder abuse is a horrible thing for both a person and their family to go through. If you suspect that an elderly loved one might be the victim of abuse,...