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How a Special Needs Trust for Your Child Can Fall Apart
retirement One woman's struggle to keep a roof over her head and food on the table for herself and her disabled daughter shows what can happen when an ex or other family members fail to properly shelter assets. The child's Medicaid and SSI benefits could be in jeopardy.
By Timothy Barrett, Trust Counsel Published
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Hospice: Improving Care at the End of Life
Caregiving A hospice expert talks about the current state of end-of-life care and how to get the most from it.
By Mary Kane Published
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Trusts 101: Why Have a Trust?
retirement Trusts aren't just for very wealthy or complicated estates. They could be helpful for many "average" folks, too. Here are the basics of trusts: what they do, and how they can be used.
By Timothy Barrett, Trust Counsel Published
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Careful: These 2 Words in a Trust Document Could Cut Off Access to Public Benefits
retirement When children have a substance abuse problem, public benefits like SSI and Medicaid can make a big difference. Those needs-based benefits could be jeopardized by improperly structured trusts.
By Martin J. Hagan, J.D. Published
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How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Medicare?
Medicare Plus, find out about the partial shutdown's impact on health coverage for veterans and government employees.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Countdown to Retirement: 5 Years Away
retirement For a smooth ride to retirement, take these financial steps when you have 5 years to go.
By Eileen Ambrose Published
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Holy Doughnut Hole: Medicare Part D Costs and Deductibles for 2019
Medicare As seniors weigh their prescription drug coverage during annual enrollment, it pays to review the basics of how it works, how much it costs and how the "doughnut hole" may affect them.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Published
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5 Hot-Running Health Insurance Stocks to Buy
stocks Many of us are unhappy with our health insurers.
By Ken Berman Published
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What You'll Pay for Medicare Premiums in 2019
Medicare A new surcharge tier will kick in for 2019 for people with the highest incomes.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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