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The 1983 law that started taxing Social Security benefits on the wealthiest seniors has never been updated. That means that it now taxes far more people than originally intended and if not changed, will tax more and more people in the future. What to… Read More

IRA growth after retirement has previously been limited by required mandatory distributions. A new deferment option now allows seniors the opportunity for more retirement account growth. Required minimum distributions from retirement accounts such as… Read More

One of the toughest decisions that seniors face is when they should start taking Social Security benefits. Thinking about a few possibilities makes the decision easier for most people. It is common knowledge that monthly Social Security benefits incr… Read More

Reverse mortgages have always been controversial for elder law advocates, but most agree that for some consumers they are a good option. If you are considering a reverse mortgage, then it is important to know what needs to be considered to determine… Read More

Medicare has always been plagued by fraud that investigators have had to sort out. A new report suggests that hospices are now a large source of that suspected fraud. A new study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services has revealed t… Read More

Annual adjustments to Social Security benefits should allow those benefits to keep up with inflation. In reality, the system does not always work well. Since 1972 Social Security benefits have received annual cost-of-living adjustments. Using informa… Read More

Many Americans who are confident about their plans for retirement might want to reconsider, especially if those plans rely on Social Security or part-time employment. Recent survey results indicate that almost two-thirds of Americans are at least som… Read More

When signing up for Medicare benefits it is important to know your options and how they might interact with your current healthcare coverage. For most Americans over the age of 65 the benefits of Medicare are obvious. It provides affordable health ca… Read More