How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge
Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, so it is [...]
Will You Owe a Gift Tax This Year?
If you give away more than $15,000 in 2019, you technically would need to file a gift tax return, but don't worry about it unless you think you'll be gifting more than $11.4 million during [...]
What's a Health Care Proxy and Why Do I Need One?
If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions.
10 Facts Funeral Directors Don't Want You to Know
Funerals are among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. Don't let funeral directors pressure you into buying more than you need.
Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know the Difference Between a Wellness Visit and a Physical
Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be very costly.
Maximizing Social Security Survivor's Benefits
Social Security survivor's benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right time to claim.
