January 6, 2011Aging in Place How to Finance for Longevity and Aging in-home care Aging in place has grown increasingly popular throughout the country. According to an AARP survey, 70-80% of respondents say they...
January 6, 2011Investments What Does ‘Fiduciary’ Mean as it Applies to Financial Advisors? The word fiduciary stems from the Latin root word fīdere, to trust. Applied to financial advisors, the term fiduciary ethos...
December 8, 2010Living Will What is an Advance Directive for Health Care? How Can It Help? Question: My family and I live in Georgia and are now planning for our elder care matters. We would like...
December 8, 2010Long-Term Care Insurance How to Access Your Long Term Care Insurance Benefits If you or a family member reach a point when you believe it is time to use that long term...
November 21, 2010Filing for VA Benefits, Veterans Benefits Who Can Help Veterans (and Spouses) Completing VA Benefits? My mother, who is 81 years old, lives in an assisted living community and was married for 50+ years. My...
November 10, 2010Medicaid, Medicare, Short QA Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Care? Answer: Medicaid is a program for medical-care coverage to the indigent. Eligibility for Medicaid is determined based upon the assets...
