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One attorney calls it the “Get out of Dodge plan”—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid to cover nursing home

People have many options today for creating their own estate planning documents. Forms can be purchased quickly from websites and books. However, trying to create

Retirement brings the freedom to explore a new stage of life. But for many, after years of working for others, it also means assuming responsibility

One day last summer, after he disputed nursing home bills that had suddenly doubled Mrs. Palermo’s copays, and complained about inexperienced employees who dropped his

The government encourages saving for a college education by providing tax advantages through college savings plans. The world of these plans is a complicated one,

Tax and economic reforms are on the President’s agenda for 2015 as he seeks to close what he terms “unfair loopholes that are only available

What happens when a taxpayer disagrees with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Some people think that the matter ends there: the IRS always wins, right?

Developing a financially sustainable plan for retirement can be one of life’s most stressful processes. Those considering retirement need time to look at the many

Fifty-four percent of Americans planned on making a financial resolution for 2015. According to a new poll by GOBankingRates, as reported in the Las Vegas

The estate tax is one of the most complex parts of the tax laws, drawing a lot of controversy among Americans. Even as opponents label

A mother who just turned 75 wants to downsize from her four-bedroom house. Her husband passed away six years ago, and she owns her home

Adult children who become caregivers often pay a steep price. According to a 2011 MetLife study, women older than 50 who leave the workforce early