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New Jersey Woman Guilty of Money Laundering and Elder Fraud

New Jersey Woman Guilty of Money Laundering and Elder Fraud

“A portion of the money was used to fund the victim’s expenses to keep the victim unaware of the thefts.” A New Jersey woman pleaded

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Watch Out for These Changes to Social Security in 2016

Watch Out for These Changes to Social Security in 2016

“Here’s what to look for in your benefits check and your paycheck deductions.” AARP gave a thorough run-down on how Social Security will shape up

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Talk to Your Senior Parents About Four Major Planning Topics

Talk to Your Senior Parents About Four Major Planning Topics

“Many people avoid dealing with the subject of senior caregiving until a crisis arises.” According to The Ventura County Star in “Talk to aging parents

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What to Do with All of the Time in the New Year?

What to Do with All of the Time in the New Year?

“January 1 brought the gift of 8,760 fresh hours. Protect them, even when juggling caregiver duties.” We’re already into the second month of 2016. On

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Financial Elder Abuse on the Rise Across the US

Financial Elder Abuse on the Rise Across the US

“Grappling with growing financial exploitation of the elderly, state officials are pressing for laws that require financial advisers to report suspected ‘elder fraud’ to authorities.”

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Long-Term Care in Most Folks’ Future

Long-Term Care in Most Folks’ Future

“Nobody wants to be old … and life goes faster than you think.” With more people expected to need long-term care and nursing homes starting

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Veterans Need to Get Tough on VA Benefits

Veterans Need to Get Tough on VA Benefits

“In the words of Winston Churchill: ‘Never, never, never give up.'” The VA is a gigantic system with millions of veterans enrolled. There are several

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The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year

The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year

If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while

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Help with Complex Medicaid Planning

Help with Complex Medicaid Planning

Estate planning frequently addresses property transfers in contemplation of death while elder law considers retirement income issues. While it is easy to consider the two

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Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia

Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia

With its views of the Rincon Mountains and nine large, adobe-style homes, the Villas at Houghton looks more like an upscale gated neighborhood than a

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Helping a Loved with Alzheimer’s Disease

Helping a Loved with Alzheimer’s Disease

It’s important to plan for the future. This is especially true for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of

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How to Start Talking to Your Parents about Finances

How to Start Talking to Your Parents about Finances

Addressing your aging parents’ finances is not easy. Several years ago, when Gwen’s mom started showing signs of memory loss, she had conversations with her

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