Life Transitions Planning

Time Share Sellers Beware

Sep 16, 2012

In these tough economic times, thousands of time-share owners are anxious to dump their beachfront a...

Michigan Legislature Likely To Take Up Health Care Exchange

Sep 16, 2012

After the June 28, 2012 Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Michigan...

Claiming A Parent As A Dependent

Jul 07, 2012

If you are caring for your mother or father, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent on ...

Ford & GM Pension Buyout Offers: What to Do?

Jul 07, 2012

Retirees and salaried employees at Ford and General Motors are being offered lump sum “buy outs”...

Government Benefits That May Benefit A Senior In Need

May 29, 2012

Is there anything more on our minds these days than stretching our dollars? And no question, nothing...

House Votes To Repeal Long-term Care (Class Act) Program

Mar 25, 2012

On February 1, 2012, the U.S. House repealed a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 ...

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 ...

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...