5 Things to Know to Reduce Your Tax on Capital Gains
The one tax you may be able to avoid or minimize most through planning is the tax on capital gains. Here’s what you need to know to do such planning.
Execute a Power of Attorney Before Its Too Late
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases. But many people delay completing this vital estate planning step until it’s too late and they no longer are legally capable of doing it.
Medicare Coverage While Traveling Within the U.S.
Although Medicare coverage is generally not available when beneficiaries are overseas, what about coverage for those exploring our own varied and scenic land?
Understanding the Tax Consequences of Inheriting a Roth IRA
Passing down a Roth IRA can seem like a good idea, but it doesn’t always make the most sense. Before converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA to benefit your heirs, you should consider the tax consequences.
Jumbo Reverse Mortgages Are Increasingly Available for High-Value Homes
Seniors with pricier homes now have an increased ability to get a jumbo reverse mortgage in order to raise cash for retirement. As the housing market has improved, jumbo reverse mortgages are becoming more popular even though they carry some risk.
About to Turn 65? Your Health Insurer May Be Automatically Enrolling You in Its Own Medicare Plan
Some Medicare-age people are having important Medicare enrollment choices made for them, often without their knowledge/
Fighting Nursing Home Discrimination Against Medicaid Recipients
While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know their rights.
What Is Undue Influence?
Saying that there has been “undue influence” is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean?
How to Vote While in a Nursing Home
Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn’t easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home residents face several challenges to voting, from registering to vote to actually casting a ballot.
Most Caregivers Are Now Entitled to Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay
Become familiar with the federal government’s rules regarding minimum wage and overtime protections for home health care workers.
