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Latest Long Term Care Cost Figures

Feb 22, 2012

The cost of long-term care continues its upward climb, according to the 2011 MetLife Market Survey ...

You Are Turning 65: Must Do Checklist

Feb 22, 2012

If you’re about to turn age 65 (or know someone who is) it’s wise to start taking care of a few ...

Transferring Real Property: A Word of Caution

Feb 22, 2012

Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. While it is possible t...

What You Pay Your Doctor Under Medicare Depends

Jan 21, 2012

If you have original Medicare, the doctor you visit can make a difference in how much you have to pa...

Social Security Benefits For Spouses

Jan 21, 2012

Social Security doesn’t just pay retirement benefits to retired workers; in some circumstances, it...

A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Stress

Jan 21, 2012

While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs ...

Tax Court Clarifies When Long-term Care Expenses Are Deductible

Nov 22, 2011

Long-term care can be very expensive, but many long-term care expenses can be deducted from your tax...

Michigan Implements Estate Recovery Program

Nov 22, 2011

Michigan recently began its long anticipated “Estate Recovery” program. The program enables the ...

Amy Winehouses Death Illustrates Importance of Estate Planning

Nov 22, 2011

Amy Winehouse had many ups and downs during her short life, but it appears the singer/songwriter lef...

New Deadlines For Medicare Choices

Oct 17, 2011

Open enrollment starts a month earlier this year - so expect information about your options to arriv...