When most of a couple's income is in the name of the spouse who is receiving Medicaid, the spouse remaining in the community may wonder what he or she will live on. Medicaid has created some protections for the community spouse.
Congress has enacted a special provision for 2020 that allows more people to deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year.
As Medicare premiums rise, a Medicare Advantage Plan can seem like an attractive option.
The rules around required minimum distributions from retirement accounts are confusing, and it can be easy to slip up.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on the current U.S. economy, and it may have a detrimental effect on Social Security’s long-term financial situation.
Talking to loved ones about estate planning and their eventual passing can be a difficult topic, but it is essential that every family has the conversation.
The only way our country can return to any form of normalcy is with an effective vaccine for the coronavirus. But would Medicare cover the cost?
A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses, referred to as the "widow's tax," is being phased out.
Medigap policies that supplement Medicare’s basic coverage can cost different amounts, depending on the company selling it, according to a new study.
The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating to the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
