Who benefits from Good Estate Planning?

By : Julia McBride Inheritance and estate planning is a touchy subject for many people, but with the proper knowledge and education on the subject it does not need to be. For many, the problem lies in the tension that can come from the distribution of an estate which...

Protecting Your House After You Move Into a Nursing Home

While you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care, it is possible the state can file a claim against your house after you die. If you get help from Medicaid to pay for the nursing home, the state must...

AARP Medicare D Doughnut Hole Calculator

How Does it Work? Jun 21, 2010 Carol Finch The AARP’s doughnut hole calculator can help those on Medicare Part D to assess the likelihood of hitting the coverage gap. It may also help reduce costs. Those that want to estimate if they may hit the Medicare Part D...

BEWARE OF ANNUITY SALES

Most banks in Columbus offer annuity products as part of their services, and some of those banks regularly “market” these products to senior citizens. For most senior citizens, deferred annuities are not an appropriate investment vehicle. These annuities contain...