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It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period. As I wrote earlier, Open Enrollment this year is unusually important because of significant changes in Medicare Advantage and Part D…

Most of us recognize that legal means exist to assume control over an aging parent’s finances when their health declines. We use a legal document called…

Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of the Senate and possibly of the House, could result in a far more limited…

It is not surprising that we find mental illness across all age ranges. Being over 65 is no exception. Some adult children would probably say that…

On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take a quick look at what you…

President Trump’s Victory Means Estate Planning Changes, Not That it Should Be Ignored With President Trump’s victory, and Republican control of the Senate and it appears…

The annual Open Enrollment Period ends December 7, just 30 days from now. Traditionally, fewer than 30% of drug plan enrollees pay attention to how their…

Voters in Washington State have decided to keep the state’s first-in-the-nation public long term care insurance program. On Tuesday, they easily rejected a ballot initiative that…

Semi-retirement has significant advantages for your financial security, health, and enjoyment of life. It’s a powerful strategy to consider as you approach your retirement years, or…

In an ideal world, I believe it takes about five years to prepare for retirement – what’s next in life. One of my top ten tips…