Life Transitions Planning

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On February 1, 2012, the U.S. House repealed a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 ...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

A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Stress

Jan 21, 2012

While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs ...

Michigan Implements Estate Recovery Program

Nov 22, 2011

Michigan recently began its long anticipated “Estate Recovery” program. The program enables the ...