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Why Do Married Men Claim Social Security Benefits So Early?
Most married men claim Social Security benefits at age 62 or 63, well short of Social Security's Full Retirement Age or the age at which they wo...
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Vanguard Requires Same Beneficiaries for All IRAs
If you have more than one Vanguard IRA account, beware that you may need to change the beneficiary designation on one or more of your accounts. ...
Read moreIdentity Theft: Tips on Combating a Growing Crime
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit ...
Read moreBeyond the Grave
Passing on money to the next generation is not as straightforward as it might seem. A father-and-son legal team has written a how-to guide to identifying and resolving the many inheritance problems that can arise.
Read moreSpouses' Guesses About End-of-Life Wishes Not Always Accurate
Most older adults who are married name their spouses to make health care decisions for them should they become incap...
Read moreAlive and Kicking: Legal Advice for Boomers
Two elder law attorneys have written a lively and entertaining book full of advice to baby boomers on how to put their own affairs in order as well as help their parents as they age.
Read moreVeterans Aid and Attendance Benefit: Long Term Care Benefits for Veterans
Finding information on long-term care benefits for veterans and surviving spouses just got easier with the publication of a book by the National Care Planning Council.
Read moreProblems Reported with Part D Deductions from Social Security 1099 Forms
Make Sure Your Plan Beneficiary Choices Are Up to Date
Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.
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