Please note: There was an incorrect link in today's newsletter. To reach the "Is Home Care Covered by Medicare?" article, please click here. We apologize for the inconvenience. --- Rob is in his early 70’s and was recently … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Will Divorce Affect My Estate Planning?
March 8, 2019 by
Q. My husband and I completed our estate planning documents ten years ago. Now that we are both ready for retirement, we have decided to go our separate ways. We have been separated for a while now, and divorce is imminent. What … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Should I Bother with Estate Planning?
March 8, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, My mom keeps telling my wife and I that we should make an appointment to get our estate planning done. I am in my early 40's and in good health, and have a 10 year old child. Why should I think about estate planning … [Read more...]
Print This PageUsing a Reverse Mortgage to Age in Place
March 5, 2019 by
Jim and Julie have lived in Northern Virginia for forty years and have no plans of moving. They are original owners of their home and their mortgage has long since been paid off. They are active in their community and truly love … [Read more...]
Print This PageA CAPABLE Program for Aging-in-Place
March 1, 2019 by
Q. With a bad back and arthritis in her knees, my 76-year-old mother, Gwen, struggles to walk down the steps outside her home to go out. Afraid of falling, she often opts to stay inside rather than brave the loose railings out … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Did Karl Lagerfeld Just Leave $210 Million to His Cat?
March 1, 2019 by
Dear Angel, I heard that Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s late artistic director, left the bulk of his £150 million fortune (approximately $210 million dollars according to today’s exchange rate) to his cat, Choupette. It makes me wish … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Guardianship Should Be a Last Resort
February 26, 2019 by
Terri Black had always planned to care for her widowed father in her home if he ever became too frail to care for himself. When her father’s dementia and other health issues became too much to handle, her father’s girlfriend, … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo You Need to Pay Taxes if You Are Only Collecting Social Security?
February 22, 2019 by
Q. My husband and I plan to retire when we turn 70 and hope to live the “American dream.” We have saved our whole life to be able to enjoy our summers up north and our winters in Florida. After decades of having Social Security … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Tax Act Change Things for Seniors?
February 22, 2019 by
Dear Magic, I am working on my 2018 taxes now. I understand that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is in effect for this year's taxes. How does this tax reform affect U.S. citizens ages 65 and older? Any financial credits still available … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe State of Long-Term Care
February 19, 2019 by
Susan and Joe never thought that they would need long-term care. They were both healthy eaters, marathon runners, and world travelers. To their surprise, when Joe was 67 years old, he developed Parkinson’s. At first, it wasn’t too … [Read more...]
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