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Many people think of Medicaid is a government program that helps only the nation’s poor. However, Medicaid also helps pay for and is part of

Financial and estate planning is essential for everyone, but the fact that women are more likely to earn less over the course of their careers

Can you believe that fewer than 31% of Americans own an IRA? Even fewer—just 19%—actively contribute to one. Consistent with this theme, a 2017 report

It’s not unusual for a son or daughter to be granted a life estate on his or her parents’ house. It’s also not uncommon for

It’s not that uncommon to learn that a decedent made all of the arrangements for his or her own funeral: this includes selecting a casket,

The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to step up enforcement against perpetrators of crimes targeting senior citizens. The Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection Act of

There’s a concern that a subtle wording change in the Trump administration’s proposed budget request for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) could

Kiplinger’s recent article, “The 7 Most Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid,” provides three good news/bad news retirement plan statistics. First, the Investment Company Institute reports

Even on a financial level, it can take years for a large estate to settle—distributing property and resolving all of the executors’ duties. Wealth Advisor’s

Many seniors don’t feel that long-term care (LTC) insurance is a viable option. They think it’s expensive and is often just protection against the cost

Many states recognize federal retirees’ public service by exempting federal government pensions from taxes or treating them more favorably than other forms of income, such

In the U.S., laws about what constitutes a valid legal will have not changed very much since the Declaration of Independence. Most states still follow