Category: Estate Planning

Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are communities that were not initially created for seniors, but rather evolved over time...

Retirement planning is essential for young people in the millennial generation, and money put away while young will grow much more than money...

Americans are living longer than ever before, and for many people, Social Security retirement benefits represent only part of the income they...

Older people are getting divorced more frequently than ever before. Divorce can be a significant roadblock for retirement planning and financial...

Estate planning is a complex process, and typically involves learning some new terms and concepts. Some of the most important estate planning...

MyRA accounts are a new type of government-backed starter retirement savings account, designed for people whose employers do not offer retirement...

A record number of older adults now carry student loan debt, and the phenomenon is still growing: people over 60 are in the fastest growing...

A number of companies, such as Life Care Funding, will purchase a senior’s life insurance policy from him or her. In exchange, the company...

The desire to create a comfortable, secure retirement is almost universal. Unfortunately, procrastination and debt can have a devastating,...

Although most people are aware of how important it is to plan for retirement, it is easy to fall into retirement planning pitfalls that have...

Nursing home placement services, which offer to help find the perfect housing for seniors, are a growing trend in elder care. These services...

Elders are among the most vulnerable populations, and they are at special risk for abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Caregiver stress...

Older adults who continue to live independently at home will need a safe space in which to live. Making the home safe is essential for preventing...

Results of four new research trials suggest that changes to the eyes and ability to smell may be valuable in the early detection of Alzheimer’s. ...

Federal law dictates that only someone below a benchmark level of assets can qualify for Medicaid, beyond which it is determined that the...

If your 65th birthday is approaching, you should make sure you are aware of your Medicare options and are prepared to enroll in Medicare if...

Many people are aware of the importance of advance medical directives. In the event that you become incapacitated, these directives detail...

There are many living options available for seniors, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) have become one of the most attractive....

A special needs trust can be a crucial tool for many families to pass on assets to their special-needs children without jeopardizing the recipient’s...

A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions...