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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

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 Delaying Social Security Pays Off

Combining taxable IRA and retirement plan income with Social Security income in the same year triggers the torpedo, causing retirees’ effect

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

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

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

While the financial situation of military personnel and their families mirrors the general population in many respects, heavy indebtedness a

Asset Allocation

The idea behind asset allocation is to offset any losses from one class with gains in another, and thus, reduce the overall risk of the port

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

The decision of when to take Social Security versus retirement plan benefits might change significantly if taxes are considered. A result...

4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities

Raising a child is expensive and can cost a quarter of a million dollars, not including college. For a child with special needs, that cost..

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.

The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of

As an investor, you face another, lesser-known risk for which the market does not compensate you, nor can it be easily reduced through diver

TIPS for Inflation

Unlike conventional U.S. Treasury bonds, the principal amount of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or “TIPS,” is adjusted when there

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