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I recently did a webinar on Medicare basics for over 600 consumers. During the Q&A session, I realized why Medicare is so confusing. The first question…

Kids love dinosaurs. These larger-than-life, amazing creatures that existed some 66 million years ago continue to fascinate both children and adults. Just think about how dinosaurs…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) changed its deposit insurance coverage for some accounts effective April 1, 2024. The basic insurance limit of $250,000 per account…

There are many reasons to avoid probate when planning for your estate. Avoiding probate removes the hassle of having to go to court, which can be…

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a nationwide effort to remove the long standing stigma of mental health issues. Historically, it has been very difficult…

Most people are confused about how much money they need to retire comfortably, and financial services firms often add to the confusion. Two recent surveys show…

My friend is going on a river cruise in October. She has already started her packing list because this trip is very special and she doesn’t…

Some retirees continue to make a key mistake with required minimum distributions, and that could cost them a lot of money. When a retiree doesn’t need…

One of the many lessons we should have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic is the cost to older adults of loneliness and social isolation. While nearly…

Families struggle with how to help aging parents and other loved ones as they begin to lose independence. Especially when the elder lives at a distance…