Control of an asset is a key element, when Medicaid considers an individual’s eligibility. A recent article from nj.com, “What revocable land trusts mean to Medicaid eligibility,” starts with what sounds almost like a warning: it’s not easy to protect or hide assets from Medicaid. A revocable land trust won't…
You don’t need to create a spreadsheet or write a book-length plan, but anyone in their 50s, who wants to have a successful retirement, is advised to start getting their thoughts organized. Research shows that people who have more specific ideas of how they want to spend this part of…
The use of technology—including cell phones, emails and social media—has dramatically increased the number of potential victims. There’s good news and bad news on the elder fraud front. Law enforcement recently conducted the largest sweep of elder fraud cases specifically targeting the elderly, according the article “Law Enforcement Conducts Largest…
With an estimated 10,000 Boomers retiring every day, members of this generation who own businesses should already have their succession plans in place. Exit or succession planning is a lot more complicated than most business recognize. It takes a long time if it is to be done properly. A recent…
Famed for a long string of husbands, Zsa Zsa’s estate auction will include the glamorous four-poster bed that she shared with three of her nine husbands. Yes, nine! If you’re in the market for glitz, check out the estate sale of the late Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress and socialite as…
A survey found that Gen Xers are less concerned about retirement planning than they are about other financial challenges. Don’t forget that group that’s between the headline grabbing millennials and boomers: Generation Xers, Americans between ages 36-55. A survey from the IRA (Insured Retirement Institute) appears to have uncovered a…
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have made the Roth more attractive as retirement savings vehicles. Here are the two biggest tax advantages from Roth IRAs: withdrawals are tax free, and you don’t have to worry about required minimum distributions. According to MarketWatch’s article, “How the new tax law…
If you are an adult, you need a will. If you are a parent, you need a will that names guardians for your minor children. Anyone who is an adult, should have a will. The core of an estate plan is a document known as a will, the legal document…
They say that numbers don’t lie—and you definitely want to know about this data! Before you decide to retire at age 62 and start taking Social Security benefits, you may want to dig a little deeper into the statistics, especially if you are a man. “Your life might depend on…
Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s why Medicare provides free screenings and examinations focused on prevention. Yes, you still have to spend a lot of out-of-pocket money on healthcare, but a recent article in AARP ,“10 Free Services Medicare Provides,” reports that…