Medicaid Planning

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.

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 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.

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.

Medicare open enrollment is on the horizon. Start thinking about changes you may want to make to your coverage. Some significant changes have come along for Medicare, with more taking effect in the near future.

Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many still don't wear hearing aids. In addition to helping people to hear better, hearing aids have been demonstrated to have a positive impact on physical and mental health.

Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception.

A fundamental aspect of a representative democracy is the right to vote, shared by all eligible citizens, whether or not they have full cognitive abilities.

This type of account, named for Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, enables you to reduce your taxable estate while earmarking funds for the higher education of a grandchild (or any other family member). 

Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7. Now is the time to start shopping around to see whether your current choices are still the best ones for you.