Archive for the ‘Elders’ Category

Where should the senior move too?

The older adult often provides financial assistance by making the selling their home, and in return a home care setting, companionship, and security.

What is an Elder Care Coordinator and Do I Need One?

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Christmas music has already begun in some stores, which also means that it’s time to begin end-of-year planning. For many, this means looking at your 401(k), and so I thought I’d share some news and tips from a recent article.                 Brightscope Inc., a retirement plan rating company, recently compiled a list of the 10 most commonly held mutual funds in 401(k)s. Generally, it hasn’t been a bad year for 401(k)s and investors. Nevertheless, many of the top ten underperformed the Standard and Poor’s 500 stock index. This may simply be a sign that size is not always conducive to…

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an increasing number of people will have to remain employed past their anticipated retirement age.

more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and that is expected to quadruple by 2050.

A new plan operated jointly by insurer Humana and retail giant Walmart, is it the best?

There are many new developments in the world of Medicare. And, with many seniors beginning their decision process, it is important to know some of these changes are good and some are bad. One of the new developments getting a good deal of attention is the new plan operated jointly by insurer Humana and retail giant Walmart. However, according to a recent AP article (Walmart Drug Plan for Seniors May Not Be Best Deal), the plan has equal measures of good and bad, too. The plan has the lowest monthly premium, almost half the average, at $14.80. Nevertheless, the important…

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If you will be Medicare eligible this year, you know two things

If you will be Medicare eligible this year, you know two things:  First: It’s time to start! Medicare’s open-enrollment program began November 15th. Second: There are many differences from last year, and your options can be rather confusing. A recent article from the Wall Street Journal’s Personal finance section tries to round up some of the new rules from the overhaul, and how they differ between Traditional and Advantage Medicare plans. Traditional Plans will see an increase in coverage extending out to preventative services – including mammograms, Pap tests, and screenings for prostate or colorectal cancer – as well as…

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Increased tax deduction for long term care insurance

However, there is a limit on how large a premium can be deducted, depending on the age of the taxpayer at the end of the year.

Get Independent Advice Through Senior Life Care Planning

Unfortunately, we see many horror stories by people taking advice from their neighbors, acquaintances and friends. Thus, we help you save thousands of dollars per month through our nursing home and estate planning strategies.

The Deficit Reduction Act really punishes seniors for helping their families, charities, religious organizations, grand-children etc.

Families might have to borrow money to pay the nursing-home care or risk their loved one being evicted from the nursing home facility.

Where were the Democrats, standing up for the rights of veterans, and the frail and elderly?

where were the Democrats, standing up for the rights of veterans, and the frail and elderly? If they fought for these people rather than Bankers, Insurance Executives, Financial Executives, things may have been different.

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