Retirement

It is not surprising that we find mental illness across all age ranges. Being over 65 is no exception. Some adult children would probably say that things seem to get worse as their parent gets past retirement age. What we hear most often at AgingParents.com, where we consult with families of these elders, is that

Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of the Senate and possibly of the House, could result in a far more limited government role in the care of frail older adults and younger people with disabilities. Most immediately, Trump’s proposed mass deportations would make the current shortage of care workers much

On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take a quick look at what you need to know. Part B Premium and Deductible The 2025 premium for Part B, medical insurance, will be $185, an increase of $10.30 (5.9%). CMS attributes the increase to

Author weighs the pros and cons of dropping that portion of his car insurance. My wife and I had the misfortune of being in western North Carolina at the same time as Hurricane Milton. The devastation there was overwhelming and we were lucky that we escaped with nary a problem — except that our car

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry. They make up a large proportion of the growing number of U.S. citizens contemplating a move to the Emerald Isle. The American dream of Ireland conjures images of thatched-roofed cottages, low stone walls,

President Trump’s Victory Means Estate Planning Changes, Not That it Should Be Ignored With President Trump’s victory, and Republican control of the Senate and it appears likely the House too, it is unlikely that harsher estate taxes will be imposed on the wealthy in the next four years. Does that mean everyone can forget estate

“We have absolutely no control over what happens to us in life, but what we have paramount control over is how to respond to those events,” said Viktor Frankl, the renowned psychologist, while imprisoned in a German concentration camp. The context of that statement gives it so much more power, doesn’t it? Compare his context,

The annual Open Enrollment Period ends December 7, just 30 days from now. Traditionally, fewer than 30% of drug plan enrollees pay attention to how their coverage will change in the new year. They’re happy with the plan and it’s just too much hassle. However, this year is not just any ordinary year. The Inflation

Voters in Washington State have decided to keep the state’s first-in-the-nation public long term care insurance program. On Tuesday, they easily rejected a ballot initiative that would have killed the far-reaching law. The WA Cares law provides up to $36,500 in long-term care insurance benefits, with the amount increasing with inflation. It is funded with

Semi-retirement has significant advantages for your financial security, health, and enjoyment of life. It’s a powerful strategy to consider as you approach your retirement years, or even if you’ve recently retired. Let’s take a look. What Is Semi-Retirement? Semi-retirement is when you transition from full-time paid work to part-time paid work instead of retiring completely