IRS: Request an IP PIN to Protect Against Identity Theft
With identity theft and taxpayer fraud on the rise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to take extra caution when filing tax returns.
The Great Wealth Transfer: Managing Your Inheritance Wisely
Inherited wealth can provide opportunities that weren't previously available, such as early retirement, investment opportunities, or funding for personal passions. However, it can also come with complexities that require careful planning and decision-making. Here's a guide to approaching and managing an inheritance wisely.
Virtual Reality and Palliative Care
Popular in video gaming and entertainment, virtual reality has more recently been deployed in health care for a variety of purposes, from treating phobias and PTSD to training physicians. An increasing number of palliative care professionals are utilizing VR in their practices.
Your Social Security Benefits for 2025: COLA Update
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: A 2024 Update
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program is one of four types of Medicare Savings Programs. This fall, a new rule will ensure that many more people gain access to this valuable program.
Hoarding Disorder in Older Adults: Challenges and Resources
Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older.
How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
The federal government provides Social Security retirement benefits, a form of financial assistance, to individuals who have reached retirement age and have paid into the Social Security system through payroll taxes during their working years.
IRS Announces 2025 Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its tax inflation adjustment figures for tax year 2025.
Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Initial Steps You Can Take
Here are some steps you can take to get started with the estate planning process, even before you meet with an attorney to work on any legal documents.
Inheritance Tax: What States Have It and When It Applies
Inheritance tax is a state-level tax that beneficiaries pay when they receive assets from an estate after somebody has passed away.