Since 2006, the Pension Protection Act has been the only significant change in retirement legislation since the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE). The impact of the SECURE Act on some retirees, near-retirees, and their future beneficiaries…
In most cases, talking about the end of our lives is uncomfortable and easily avoided. Since we don’t want to talk about it, many of us don’t make plans for what we want to happen before or after we pass…
The difficulties of being a caregiver aren't apparent until you become one. Taking on this role is an honor for many people since it involves someone they love. In the US, 53 million people have assumed this role and then struggled to…
Age discrimination in the workplace persists despite decades of efforts to eliminate it. Age discrimination occurs when an employee or prospective employee is treated less favorably because of their age. It can be directed at older employees as well as…
A parent who is aging often loses the ability to think clearly and make meaningful decisions. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability…
Despite some overlap, estate planning and elder law serve different purposes, yet both are equally vital to protect yourself and your family. The two terms tend to go hand in hand, but there are some differences. The biggest difference is…
Most people can communicate their wants and needs, but some people lose that ability when they are ill, injured, or afflicted. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents…
Over the course of their working lives, American workers contribute to the Social Security fund through payroll taxes. Individuals may opt to receive Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, claiming SS benefits before the full retirement age…
A ward of a guardianship proceeding could lose their right to vote, which is a fundamental right for all US citizens. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating an agent and…
This year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will make important changes to the benefits it provides for over seventy million people. Inflation continues to increase daily living costs with higher costs for gasoline, food, utility, rent, and mortgages. Yet real…
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