Is Chronic Pain and Dementia Linked?
Chronic pain can be a sign of emerging dementia up to 16 years before the brain disease itself is diagnosed, according to findings published in the journal Pain.
Ethan Huizenga
July 20, 2021
4 Social Security Steps after Someone Dies
When a loved one passes away, there are usually various arrangements that need to be made. One of the tasks to oversee will involve reporting the death to the Social Security Administration.
Ethan Huizenga
July 19, 2021
What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?
Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
Ethan Huizenga
July 10, 2021
Donating Can Reduce Estate Taxes
Increasing tax changes for the wealthy are coming, and motivation to find ways to protect the wealth is getting increased attention, according to a recent article from CNBC entitled “Here’s how to reduce exposure to tax increases with charitable contributions.” Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are options for people who are…
Ethan Huizenga
July 7, 2021
Claiming Social Security? 4 Must-Knows
You may be someone who looks forward to the day you retire, or you could be someone who plans on working for as long as possible. No matter which category you fall into, you should do some retirement planning in preparation for this major milestone.
Ethan Huizenga
July 6, 2021
7 Habits to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.
Ethan Huizenga
June 24, 2021
10 Big Blunders Folks make after 50
Reaching age 50 is a milestone that most of us celebrate. Still, after you’ve blown out the candles and bid farewell to your guests, you may have a headache from too much champagne, but otherwise feel the same as before.
Ethan Huizenga
June 22, 2021
When Family Members Make Medical Decisions
Ensuring that your wishes on your medical care are followed, is up to you. Take action now while you’re well, or you could later lose a say in the matter during a crucial time.
Ethan Huizenga
June 18, 2021
When Can You Contest a Will?
The death of a loved one results in an emotional grief that, when combined with large sums of money on the line, can cause the beneficiaries of the will or trust or the heirs of the deceased to challenge the validity, interpretation, or administration of the will or trust.
Ethan Huizenga
June 17, 2021
Can I Keep Assets and Be Eligible for Medicaid?
The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.
Ethan Huizenga
June 16, 2021
