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U.S. Appeals Court Concurs That Gay Widow Should Receive Estate Tax Refund 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
In a case involving a surviving spouse of a lesbian couple who is seeking reimbursement of federal estate tax she was forced to pay because . . .
Study Finds Romney/Ryan Medicare Voucher Plan Sparks Premium Hikes 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
A new study has found that most Medicare beneficiaries would have paid higher premiums if the Medicare overhaul proposed . . .
IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2013 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2013 taxes . . .
Social Security Benefits to Edge Up 1.7 Percent 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
The nation's elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent increase in payments in 2013 . . .
Report: Medicare Advantage Plans Can Be Too Good to Be True 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Medicare Advantage plans have serious disadvantages over original Medicare, according to a new report by the
Reverse Mortgages: Money From Home 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Reverse mortgages make it possible for house-rich but cash-poor elders to use their housing equity to pay for home care while they remain in the home, or to use the money for anything else. . .
Single? You Still Need an Estate Plan 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Many people believe that if they are single, they don't need a will and other estate planning documents. . .
Older Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Does Not Cover Alzheimer's Facility, Court Rules 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
The point of buying long-term care insurance is so you don't have to worry how to pay for a nursing home (or other types of long-term care). . .
Medicare's Open Enrollment Season Is Coming 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
It is that time of year again -- time to reassess whether your Medicare plan is working for you. . .
How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits . . .