Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

12
Mar
Medicare Medicaid

Figuring Out What You’ll Get from Medicare This Year

“The maze of government rules can create unexpected outcomes. That’s certainly the case for 2018 Medicare premiums.” The standard Part B premium remains $134 a month, but many beneficiaries will ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Is an E-Will Legal?

“Is an e-will, which exists only in a computer file, just a manifestation of another technological advance that can be accommodated by our statute of wills, or does it really ...

12
Mar
Retirement

Better Think Twice About When to Claim Your Social Security Benefits

“Claiming Social Security is a life or death matter” Take some extra time to consider claiming your Social Security benefits at age 62. “Your life might depend on your decision,” ...

12
Mar
Retirement

Survey Shows Gen X Americans Could Do More and Better Retirement Planning

“Here are three challenges that scare Gen Xers with advisors, a lot more than the ability to cover basic post-retirement expenses.” Researchers at the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) have found ...

12
Mar
Retirement

Roth IRAs Still a Tax-Smart Retirement Savings Strategy

Choosing between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA often feels like making a bet about your income in a few decades. Will you be making more than you are ...

12
Mar
Medicare Medicaid

Navigating Medicaid Planning

“Whether a variable annuity is a good option, depends on all sorts of related financial considerations, including other sources of income in retirement and your individual situation and goals.” CNBC recently ...

12
Mar
Retirement

Don’t Make a Big 401(k) Mistake!

“Balancing a retirement and college savings can be overwhelming.” Far too many Americans undervalue their employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts, especially when their employer is willing to match some, or all, ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

The Joy of Planning Your Own Funeral

Most people don’t want to bring up any funeral, let alone their own, but taking the time to set a plan on paper and share it with friends and family ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

How Can I Avoid the Inheritance Tax When Gifting to Extended Family?

Blog last updated on June 30, 2021 The state of New Jersey is unusual in that it is just one of six states that have an inheritance tax. An inheritance ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Asking Mom and Dad What You’ll Inherit May be the Most Awkward Conversations Ever

“With wealth for millennials set to double in the next 20 years, it’s time to get over the awkwardness and have the conversation now.” When is a good time to ...

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