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Thinking About Early Retirement?
If you’ve built up a large balance in 401(k)s, rollover IRAs and other tax-deferred accounts it's possible to manage how much of you are tax

Lack Of Long-Term Care Planning Forces Retirees To The Poverty Level For Assistance
Retirees underestimate the cost of long-term care and overestimate the public funding that is available.

Despite Gender Pay Gap, Women Lead The Next Wave of Wealth Transfer
It is essential that women seek professional guidance regarding wealth management that adapts to their changing lifestyles over time.

Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations.

Caring for Aging Parents
Whatever your relationship with your parent has been, this new phase of life will present challenges for both parties. By treating your pare

Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are both health insurance programs administered by the government, there are differences in covered services and cost-

The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Many pre-retirees are frequently warned that Medicare will only cover a maximum of 100 days of nursing home care (provided certain condition

The Basics of Medicare
Medicare is the federal government program that provides health care coverage (health insurance) if you are 65+, under 65 and receiving Soci

Healthcare Costs in Retirement
A retired household faces three types of health care expenses. The premiums for Medicare Part B (which covers physician and outpatient servi

How Medicaid Compliant Annuities Work.
Retirees facing the prospect of depleting their retirement savings to pay for long-term care, consider whether a Medicaid Compliant Annuity

An Important Guide If You Are On Medicare (or Enrolling Soon)
Healthcare costs are one of the biggest expenses retirees face (but can be very manageable with the right knowledge!) which makes choosing t

Retirement Tips For Empty Nesters and Retirees
With the children now out of the house, financial priorities become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very li

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more

Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Medicare coverage can be a critical component for living a healthy life in retirement, as well as for maintaining your financial......

Understanding Long-Term Care
When it comes to addressing your long-term care needs, many look to select a strategy that may help them protect assets, preserve dignity...

The Limitations of Medicare and Medicaid
More than 75% of family caregivers incur thousands of dollars in chronic illness out-of-pocket expenses.

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Most Americans know the fundamentals of good health: exercise, proper diet, sufficient sleep, regular check-ups and no smoking or excessive

Women Retirees Underestimate the Coming Long-Term Care Tsunami
According to a Genworth study, Americans are unprepared for the skyrocketing cost of long-term care, and expect the government to cover it.

How to purchase long-term care insurance now without risking any of your own money.
Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or dis

















