Latest articles by Elaine Silvestrini
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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Soon — Here's What You Need to Know
Medicare open enrollment ends in less than a week. Here's what you need to get done.
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The Best Places to Retire in the World
When it comes to the best places to retire in the world, which country is at the top of the list? And where does the U.S. feature on the leaderboard? We investigate.
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There Is Too Much Medicare Marketing
A recent survey found nearly all respondents had received Medicare marketing, some of which may be considered fraud.
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Are Your Heirs Prepared?
With wealth being transferred between generations, a surprising number of heirs are not ready to receive an inheritance.
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Create a Financial Plan for Natural Disasters
personal finance If a hurricane, flood or other disaster strikes, do you have your important financial documents safeguarded in case you need to leave your home in a hurry? Here’s what you’ll need.
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6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit
inheritance Leaving these assets to loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. How to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
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Older Adults Are Facing Increasing Medical Debt
Many older people are facing medical debt in the face of inaccurate medical billing.
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Spending Differences in Boomers vs Millennials
Data show differences between how generations spend, including what challenges they face.
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Nursing Home Residents Silenced by Fear of Retaliation
People who live in nursing homes endure abuse because they fear they will be punished further if they speak up, according to a new report.
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Care Concerns for Elder LGBTQIA+ Community And Where to Find Inclusive Systems
Older LGBTQIA+ people fear they will have to hide their identities in long-term care. A report aims to shine a light on safe options.
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How To Avoid Aretha Franklin and Prince's Estate Planning Errors
Aretha, Prince, James Brown: Lessons learned from celebrities failure to estate plan
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
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10 Things You Should Know About Nursing Homes
Chronically understaffed and expensive, nursing homes have changed over the years, much of it for the worse. But they fill a need for many. How do you find a good one?
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What to Do When Your Rent is Too High
If your rent is too high options for consumers are limited, but there are some things you can do if you're facing a rent increase.
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Veterans Should Look Out for These Scams
What scams to look out for if you are a veteran.
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Sweetheart Swindlers: “I Love You; Send Money”
Scams Be wary of falling in love online. And parting with your money.
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Why Install Solar Panels in Your Home? Should You Go Solar in 2023?
New tax incentives are making the idea of solar panels more enticing, especially with higher electric and heating bills. Here are some things to consider.
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Advice-Only Financial Advisers Don't Touch Your Money
Most financial advisers are paid to manage their clients' investments. A small, and possibly growing, type of advisers, though, just gives advice.
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How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paying for College Even as broader breaks on student debt are rolled out, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers much more substantial help to those who qualify. But an important deadline is coming up.
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is Oct. 31. What To Know Now
Student loans Public servants can qualify for student loan forgiveness. A waiver making it easy to apply expires Oct. 31. But you may get a second chance.
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Scam Report: FTC Says Older Adults Targeted
The Federal Trade Commission says more money is being taken from older adults by scams involving social media, cryptocurrency and texts.
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Considering a Medicare Advantage Plan? Be Wary of Promises
These private insurance alternatives to Medicare are growing in popularity at the same time they’re under scrutiny for their sales tactics and coverage.
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Starting Today, Hearing Aids May be Sold Over the Counter
Healthy Living on a Budget The White House estimates people will save nearly $3,000 by not having to get them through a medical professional.
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Medicare Costs to Go Down in 2023
Retirement Lower-than-expected spending on an expensive drug and other things means beneficiaries will pay less next year.
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