If you are part of an unmarried couple—two people sharing a home and a life without a marriage certificate—you are part of a significant national trend. Recent data shows the marriage rate in the United States continues to decline while the number of cohabiting couples is steadily rising. Whether this shift is viewed as a … Read more
These are difficult days for the six million U.S. seniors who rely on Medicaid for long-term care. It’s also an uncertain time for anyone who is counting on Medicaid for care as they age. A few weeks back here on the Blog, we featured this article warning us about Medicaid cuts included in the One … Read more
If long-term care is in your future, you’ll probably consider at some point whether or not to apply for Medicaid. But before Medicaid officials will agree to pay for your future care, the first thing they’ll probably do is to take a look at your past – specifically, the last five years. It’s commonly called … Read more
The phrase “aging in place” has become practically universal in recent years. As retirees, and those looking ahead to retirement, examine their ideal housing preferences, more and more of them seem to be determined to grow old right where they are, in the home they know and love. It’s a nice image and a worthwhile … Read more
As seniors journey into and through their retirement years, a significant number of them will seriously contemplate the advantages of downsizing – selling that oversized two-story house where you raised the kids and spending the (considerable) profit on a smaller, tidier, easier to maintain and cheaper to own house in the community of your dreams. … Read more
The decision regarding when to claim Social Security benefits is a hotly debated topic. But with all the complexities involved, for most it comes down to what seems like a simple choice: do I take a smaller amount as soon as I can, or do I delay gratification for a guaranteed larger payout later? Today … Read more
It has been called “the world’s slowest oncoming train.” Congress and the American public have known at least since 2010 that the accelerating retirement of the baby boomers and the decline in the number of workers paying into the system had caused Social Security to reach a financial tipping point. Still, in a familiar tale … Read more
When it comes to a so-called “claiming strategy” for Social Security benefits, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation. The sheer number of variables involved makes this a complex decision. It seems to us that the answer to any question related to the timing of Social Security benefits always begins with, “It depends.” Understanding the Social Security Age … Read more
The loss of a spouse is one of life’s most profound challenges. Whether it happens suddenly or after a long period of decline, the emotional weight is immense. Amidst this grief, surviving spouses face a demanding list of legal and administrative responsibilities that must be managed carefully. According to this article from Motley Fool, one … Read more
Retirement spending, so the theory goes, tends to follow what some have called a U-shaped curve. It’s high in early years when younger retirees are spending on travel and other luxuries. In “mid-retirement” the spending curve slows as aging retirees tend to stay closer to home. Then spending rises once again as the oldest retirees … Read more
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