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Ex-Spousal Benefits: What ‘Independently Entitled’ Means
Spousal benefits are commonly called family benefits; benefits available to family members. Let’s start with spousal benefits in order to truly understand ex-spousal benefits. Current…
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Ex-Spousal Benefits: What ‘Independently Entitled’ Means
Spousal benefits are commonly called family benefits; benefits available to family members. Let’s start with spousal benefits in order to…
California Ended Its Medicaid Long-Term Care Asset Test. What Happened?
This year, California took the second of two steps to allow residents with unlimited assets to participate in its Medicaid…
Making Friends After Retirement, According To Dr. Ruth
After retirement, people have self-reported that they miss the people more than the position or money. Not only are they…
Is a retirement savings crisis looming?
Tens of millions of private-sector workers lack access to a retirement savings plan through their employer, which experts at the…
The C.S. Lewis Quote That Could Transform Your Financial Future
Some of the most profound truths are those, once revealed, that seem self-evident. And that may also be the most…
Plan For Retirement Beyond Your Go-Go Years
If you’re approaching retirement or have recently retired, it’s only natural that you’re looking forward to your newfound freedom. You…
Gobble up savings: Smart tips to cut costs this Thanksgiving
'Tis the season to gather and give thanks without breaking the bank. High grocery prices and travel expenses may threaten…
Choose Your Medicare Open Enrollment Advisor Carefully
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period. As I wrote earlier, Open Enrollment this year is unusually important because of significant changes…
Get approved for apartment as first-time renter with these tips
If you are renting an apartment for the first time, there are likely many questions swirling in your mind. You…
4 Things Everyone Must Know To Control Finances For Aging Parents
Most of us recognize that legal means exist to assume control over an aging parent’s finances when their health declines.…
Mortgage rates fall slightly, ending 6-week climb
Mortgage rates barely moved this week after marching higher for the past month and a half, while purchase demand remains…
What A Trump Administration Will Mean For Older Adults
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of the Senate and possibly of the House, could…
Aging Parent Facing Mental Illness Controls Family’s Wealth: What Can Be Done?
It is not surprising that we find mental illness across all age ranges. Being over 65 is no exception. Some…
Probably No Surprise: Medicare Part B Will Cost More In 2025
On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take…
Trump Presidency: Yes, Estate Planning Is Still Important
President Trump’s Victory Means Estate Planning Changes, Not That it Should Be Ignored With President Trump’s victory, and Republican control…
Wake Up: It’s Time To Check Out Your 2025 Part D Drug Coverage
The annual Open Enrollment Period ends December 7, just 30 days from now. Traditionally, fewer than 30% of drug plan…
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the second time this year, a move that was largely expected as…
Washington State Voters Keep Public Long-Term Care Insurance
Voters in Washington State have decided to keep the state’s first-in-the-nation public long term care insurance program. On Tuesday, they…