It’s always smart to maximize your Social Security benefits, and if you are divorced, one way to do that might be to take them based on your ex’s earnings record. Here are some of the rules on how that works.
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.
If a person close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be time to address some serious financial questions.
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.
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.
Your chances of getting paid to be a family caregiver are best if you are caring for a U.S. military veteran or for someone eligible for Medicaid, but other possibilities exist.
Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.
The Trump administration is now a part of American history. And though many may not agree with everything the former administration brought forth, one thing is certain: Life settlements and life policy owners benefited greatly.
There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don’t feel financially prepared for health care costs in retirement.
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