Articles On:Retirement Planning, Elder Law, and Senior Finance

December 18, 2025

Is a New Health Care Tax Deduction Coming?

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is pushing a new “No Taxes on Healthcare Act” that would ...

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dollars with a stethoscope representing health care tax deductions
December 11, 2025

Sneaky Insurance Issues for Snowbirds

Retirees who choose to flee south for the winter should be aware of insurance issues ...

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Snowbirds in a golf cart while their house is vulnerable with sneaky insurance issues.
December 4, 2025

Stretch your COLA: The 2026 Cost-of-Living Increase Falls Short

While inflation continues to rise, the 2026 Social Security COLA is insufficient to meet seniors’ ...

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A woman looking at a document worried about her Social Security COLA
November 27, 2025

Fairness in Estate Planning

When you’re considering how to divide your estate, equal division to all seems equitable, but ...

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A couple with an estate planning professional trying to implement fairness in estate planning.
November 21, 2025

Trim Your Monthly Budget

There are many ways to trim your monthly budget, even if you think you’ve already ...

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A woman putting coins in a piggy bank wanting to trim her monthly budget.
November 13, 2025

When Helping Mom and Dad Hurts Your Wallet

If you’re among the nearly one in four Americans who are providing financial support to ...

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African American woman drinking coffee with her elderly mom even though it hurts your wallet.
November 6, 2025

A Guide to Starting a Successful Business After 50

Older active adults with energy, interests, and skills may have an entrepreneurial itch. Diane Harris, ...

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A senior woman on the phone, and a lot of boxes, starting a successful business
October 27, 2025

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Insufficient for Seniors

The 2026 Social Security COLA is insufficient to cover the needs of seniors and others ...

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Worried senior woman finding that the 2026 Social Security is insufficient to meet her budget needs
October 24, 2025

Relationship Challenges of a Staggered Retirement

Life partners who retire at different times may face unexpected problems. Known as staggered, asynchronous, ...

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A senior couple arguing, unhappy with each other, potentially facing the emotional challenges of a staggered retirement.
October 9, 2025

Financial Caregiving

When families decide that power of attorney is needed for Mom or Dad, the task ...

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Women figuring out finances as daughter starts financial caregiving.