The reverse mortgage program has been around for many years. In 1989 HUD (the Department of Housing and Urban Development)… Read more »
Category: Financial Services Articles
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
Medicare Premium, Deductible and Co-Pay Charges for 2011
The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a… Read more »
Choices to Consider
Last year my husband almost lost his leg due to a diabetic ulcer at the bottom of his foot. An… Read more »
Veterans Pension Benefits and Long Term Planning
Recent reports indicate that there are over 11 million veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents of veterans eligible for non-service connected… Read more »
Is an Asset Protection Trust Right for Me?
The average price of nursing home care is approaching $80,000 a year, according to the 2009 MetLife Market Survey of… Read more »
Powers of Attorney: The First Step in Life Planning
A problem that I often see in dealing with elderly persons or their families is that many of them have… Read more »
Partnership Policy News Good for Consumers and Taxpayers Alike
New legislation is expected to bring consumer-friendly incentives to people doing comprehensive retirement planning, and relief to their families should… Read more »
Nursing Homes Financial Consideration
Cost The cost of nursing home care varies; however, most facilities charging from $3,000 to $6,500 a month. This cost… Read more »
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare supplement insurance, also known as “Medigap”, is a health insurance policy that supplements the Medicare Parts A and B… Read more »
