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The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts.

In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B premiums.

By Sue Woodman After Bette Miller had a heart attack in 2005 at age 78 and had to move to an assisted living facility, she decided it was ...

The recent tragedy in which 12 Florida nursing home residents died when the facility lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.

Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money. 

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those surcharges.

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker. 

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker. Court-appointed guardians can take control of an elderly person’s finances and life and become wealthy while doing so.

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey.

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's settlement to ensure the child's well-being over a lifetime.