If you have ever wondered how best to name your desired beneficiaries on your IRA, or if you have been confused by the many different names and types of beneficiaries and IRAs, this useful chart can help to answer your…
Doctors Now Must Provide Patients Their Health Data, Online and On Demand
A new federal rule now gives you the right to immediate access to most medical records and physician notes. As this article explains, there are benefits as well as drawbacks to the rule, and some gray areas must still be…
Should You Exchange Your Variable Annuity?
Financial hardship can happen to anyone. One solution may be to borrow money from your 401k. Before taking out such a loan, review this list of pros and cons, and information on where to seek help if needed.
Social Isolation and Investment Fraud
COVID-19 has made social isolation an everyday challenge for elderly adults. FINRA has a guide for how to recognize investment fraud or scams and how to protect yourself.
Reducing Hospital Debt
Nine step approach to eliminating or reducing hospital debt.
Selecting Hospice
Deciding whether a particular hospice is appropriate can seem a daunting task. Here are some questions to ask when evaluating a particular hospice. What do others say about this hospice? How long has the hospice been in operation? Is the…
Vaccine Consent
Now that vaccinations are available to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, there are many questions regarding vaccinating residents of long-term care facilities. The National Guardianship Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Center for State Courts have released a guide…
Stimulus payments for people, not nursing homes
With Covid-19 turning the world upside down, stimulus payments that were intended to be for residents in nursing homes or assisted living facilities have been taken by the facilities in which the residents reside. The FTC provides guidelines for families…
Genetic Testing and Fraud
Genetic testing has increased significantly in recent years. As with any new trend, unfortunately there are scammers waiting to take advantage of those who hope to benefit from this information. The U.S. Office of the Inspector General issued a warning…
Advance Care Planning and COVID-19
COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of life, including the importance of advance health care planning. The National Center on Law and Elder Rights has put together a useful guide on preparing an Advance Directive during the time of the…