Medicare home health coverage can be vital for seniors who are recently sent home from the hospital or who are suffering from a chronic condition
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Is Elder Abuse the Next Big Crime Wave?
About 400 social workers, law enforcers, lawyers, nursing home workers, and others who work with vulnerable adults gathered recently at the University of Minnesota to
Not to be Morbid, but You Should Be Preparing for the End of Your Life
Some of the basics we all need to have are a budget, a bank account, insurance and an estate plan. This last one shouldn’t be
Tying the Knot Finances
The average age of a couple getting married today is older: age 31 for a man and 29 for a woman. This often means merging
Do You Have a Powerful Power of Attorney?
In some circumstances, no legal document is more critical than a power of attorney, and it’s one that is full of potential pitfalls. This form
Best Places to Retire…Are You There Yet?
Kiplinger rated all 50 states based on quantifiable factors that are important to many retirees in “10 Best States for Retirement.” The rankings favored states
The Big Job of Being an Executor
During the estate planning process, you need to select an executor to carry out your wishes. Insurance News provides some things you should know about
Where’s My Pension?
Those lucky enough to have earned a defined-benefit pension are in a great position. This allows them to retire with a steady income stream for
Are You Up for the Big Job of Being an Executor?
Being named an executor of a will is a big responsibility. However, most individuals selected know nothing about what they need to do in the
Do Your Homework Before You Make Charitable Contributions
Sometimes when you hear words like “childhood disease” or “natural disaster,” it’s difficult to say no to a donation request. But Kiplinger’s recent article, “How
Win-Win With Charitable Trusts
If you have several substantial bequests to charities in your will, this Kiplinger’s article asks if it would be better to see the charity use
Special Needs Trusts Available to Everyone Who Needs One
A child who suffers the onset of severe epilepsy and developmental regression may require lifelong special needs. This calls for a redrafting of a basic











