August 27, 2020 •
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A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2020 •
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Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2020 •
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Whenever you open a financial account, you’re almost always asked to name a beneficiary. Simply stated, a beneficiary of the account is someone who is entitled to the benefits of the account, typically, on the death of the account holder. If you’ve purchased life insurance, for example, you name a beneficiary who receives the benefits of the policy when you pass.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020 •
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Writing a will is an important part of creating a financial and estate plan. A will allows you to specify how you want your assets to be distributed among your heirs after you pass away. You can also use a will to name a legal guardian for your minor children. However, what happens if you need to change the terms of your will? That’s where a codicil can help.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2020 •
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Long-term care insurance consumers -- usually upper-middle age and older Americans -- face enough hurdles in finding the best policies. Complicated contracts, high fees and charges and booming premiums await any long-term care insurance buyer.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2020 •
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As you age, it is important to have your affairs in order to ensure peace of mind for you and your family. Several documents need to be in place to help your family know and carry out your wishes.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2020 •
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Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2020 •
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More and more often, estate beneficiaries are retaining their own attorneys to make sure that the executor properly administers the estate.
Read MoreJuly 7, 2020 •
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While Medigap policies are standardized, regardless of which insurance company sells them and where you live, the premiums can vary from insurer to insurer and among locations. Experts say that this makes it important to understand the differences you may see, when evaluating your options.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2020 •
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There might be a time in your life when someone you know pulls you aside at a family gathering and says that you’re the designated beneficiary of their life insurance policy.
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