Widely beloved in Chicago and the baseball world, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven
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Other than That, Mrs. Lincoln, How’s Your Estate Planning?
It might sound like a stretch to take personal finance lessons from a first lady who lived 150 years ago. But the financial aspects of
Medicaid Planning for Seniors
Medicaid is the United States’ health care safety net. It is an insurance program for low-income and needy people that provides health-related coverage for children,
Avoid Financial Elder Abuse
Two recent studies on elder financial abuse were recently published— one suggesting the problem is far bigger than we think and the other suggesting it’s
Helping Your Folks with Their Finances
No matter how old you are, you’re still your parents’ child. Someday, however, they may need to rely on you for help when it comes
Rules Announced for Care Facility Residents Suffering from Dementia
Massachusetts regulators appear to be falling short in ensuring that nursing homes follow rules designed to improve care for some of their most vulnerable patients,
The Hits Keep Coming in DJ Casey Kasem’s Estate with Charges of Elder Abuse
The late, legendary DJ Casey Kasem’s daughter Kerri Kasem and family members staged a press conference at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles Friday to
Rules Announced for Care Facility Residents Suffering from Dementia
Massachusetts regulators appear to be falling short in ensuring that nursing homes follow rules designed to improve care for some of their most vulnerable patients,
Don’t Get Caught in a Scam
Financial scammers who target elderly or vulnerable Minnesotans would face stiffer penalties under a law Gov. Mark Dayton included in his two-year budget proposal. The
Focus on Your Financial Goals in 2015: That Means Now!
You’ve read all the New Year’s resolution money-advice articles with their suggestions, sometimes trite, “Skip your morning coffee and save a fortune!” and sometimes vague,
Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Expenses
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
Five Steps To Make Retirement Easier
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