Senior Living

In a move that could be confusing to seniors who are vulnerable to scams, the IRS will begin using private debt collection agencies to collect past-due taxes.

Although it is often said that nothing is certain except death and taxes, the one tax you may be able to avoid or minimize most through planning is the tax on capital gains.

A new study by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research indicates that purchasing long-term care insurance makes financial sense for fewer individuals than was previously believed. ...

One of a family's worst nightmares is their loved one suffering abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Abuse can come from staff members, but a more common source of abuse may actually be other residents.

Many nursing homes are improperly prescribing antipsychotic drugs to patients even though federal law has put restrictions on their use.

Soon borrowers will have to pass a financial assessment before they can take out a reverse mortgage.

While the transition from one level of care to another in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) may be advertised as seamless, moving to a higher level of care could mean losing access to privileges and amenities you once enjoyed.

As more people consider retiring abroad, questions are arising about how an overseas retirement will affect long-term care insurance benefits.

When hiring a caregiver, it is important to put the contract in writing. If you don't it can affect your Medicaid benefits.