Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Rise Almost 9 Percent
Overall costs for new long-term care insurance coverage increased 8.6 percent compared to one year ago, according to the 2015 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index.
White House Proposes New Rules to Protect Investors Saving for Retirement
President Obama has proposed new rules to require financial advisers to act in the best interests of their clients.
The 6 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes
If you’re like most people, you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become [...]
President's Budget Proposes Disability Trust Fund Fix, Other Assistance for People with Disabilities
President Obama's recently-released Fiscal Year 2016 Budget proposes a reallocation of payroll taxes to fix the anticipated shortfall in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) trust [...]
The Pros and Cons of ABLE Accounts
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act gives some people with disabilities or their families the ability to establish tax-free savings accounts, but they may not be for [...]
Retiring Abroad with a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
As more people consider retiring abroad, questions are arising about how an overseas retirement will affect long-term care insurance benefits.
Minimum Income for Community Spouse Will Increase July 1st
The minimum amount of monthly income that a community spouse (the spouse of a nursing home resident getting Medicaid benefits) is entitled to receive, will rise July 1, 2015.
Some Senior Living Facilities Are Discriminating on the Basis of Disability
While the transition from one level of care to another in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) may be advertised as seamless, moving to a higher level of care could mean losing [...]
What Is an Executor?
An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of a deceased person's estate.
Housing Options for Adults with Special Needs
Most people with special needs, including those with very severe special needs, live in some type of community setting. Here are some of the most popular housing options for adults with [...]
