This week on the Blog, we’re examining the critical (and often unsung) role family caregivers play in our nation’s healthcare system. There are roughly 53 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., and at least half that number are caring for older adults in a residential setting. The annual value of their labor totals about $600 … Read more
Have you had “the talk” with your kids? No, not that talk: if your kids are adults, we’re pretty sure you can check that one off the list. We’re talking about “the talk” that can be every bit as awkward and uncomfortable. It’s the discussion that happens when you sit down with your adult kids … Read more
Just when you thought the danger from fraudsters and scammers couldn’t get any worse, now comes the latest trend in financial scams: artificial intelligence. Scam artists have embraced AI as the newest tool in their efforts to separate you from your bank account and your identity. What makes this all the more frightening is that … Read more
Are you or a spouse experiencing hearing loss? If you’re over 65, according to the National Council on Aging, the odds are about one in three that the answer is yes. If you’re 75 or older, there’s a 40 percent chance that hearing loss is part of your life or that of a loved one. … Read more
Here in the U.S., we admire the person who can do it all, without complaining. One of our favorite cultural icons is the man or woman who stands alone, rises to the occasion, and never asks for help. Well, that might work in the movies, but in real life such a go-it-alone mentality is a … Read more
By any measure, the statistics on Alzheimer’s disease are alarming. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that nearly 7 million Americans currently live with the disease – which, of course, means their family members do, too. What’s more, roughly one-third of older adults will pass away with some form of dementia, not necessarily as the cause of … Read more
Editor’s note: Rajiv Nagaich is known throughout the nation as a tireless advocate for a unique perspective on long-term care planning. In over two decades of practice, Rajiv has noted with dismay how frequently the passionate desire of seniors to grown old in the familiar surroundings of home are overruled by well-meaning family members and … Read more
He may have had the reputation as a laid-back icon of easy-going “beach rock,” but legendary singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett was also a smart businessman. Buffett, best-known for “Margaritaville” fame, died in 2023 and left behind a business empire valued at $275 million – including a chain of Margaritaville-themed restaurants, bars, casinos, and hotels. … Read more
Is there an inheritance time bomb ticking away in your estate plan? You might think you’ve taken care of everything, but a closer look could reveal a big problem just waiting to blow up at the worst possible time. With one or more of these inheritance time bombs lurking undiscovered, your estate plan – not … Read more
Are you actively preparing for retirement? If you say yes, you are, then it’s likely that your retirement planning has mostly involved finances. For most American workers, “preparing for retirement” means planning for that day when your financial situation makes it possible to say good-bye to that regular paycheck. If someone asks, “Are you ready … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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