Social Security

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. ...

A new Web site has been launched to help families of children with special needs preserve medical and other benefits...

As you approach retirement, you must decide when to begin taking your Social Security benefits. You have three options: You may begin taking benefits between age 62 and your full retirement age, you can wait until your full retirement age,...

Two practicing elder law attorneys offer clearly-written guidance on how to safeguard your money, health and independence.

Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is recommen...

Becoming a caregiver for an elderly loved one can be an overwhelming experience. The Complete Eldercare Planner is a practical guide designed to help caregivers organize and manage all the tasks involved in eldercare.

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...

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.