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The Older Americans Act Is Up for Renewal: Why That Matters
The Older Americans Act seeks to promote the well-being, dignity, and independence of older Americans. By providing billions of dollars in funding for essential services, the OAA helps seniors live in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Read moreEstate Planning Checklist: 5 Initial Steps You Can Take
Here are some steps you can take to get started with the estate planning process, even before you meet with an attorney to work on any legal documents.
Read more2024 Election: Where Harris, Trump Stand on Elder Caregiving
How are U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump proposing to address this growing concern? Here is an overview:...
Read moreYour Social Security Benefits for 2025: COLA Update
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.
Read moreInheritance Tax: What States Have It and When It Applies
Inheritance tax is a state-level tax that beneficiaries pay when they receive assets from an estate after somebody has passed away.
Read moreShould I Spend Down My Assets Before Applying for Medicaid?
Can Creditors Take Mom's Home for Her Credit Card Debt?
I have been living with and caretaking for my elderly mother for the past five years. She now needs long-term care and has recently qualified for Medicaid. The house is exempt from a Medicaid lien because I am on the...
Read moreWhat Raising the Social Security Retirement Age Would Mean
Proponents of raising retirement age argue that it would help address the Social Security deficit. Opponents say there are better ways to fix the program. Most Americans, polls show, are against raising the retirement age.
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