According to a study financed by the Justice Department, as many as one in 20 older adults said they were financially mistreated in the recent past. And with 10,000 people turning 65 every day for the next decade, a growing pool of retirees are susceptible to such exploitation. To help elders in financial and other […]
Estate planning is more than just having a will
Most people know that having some sort of estate plan in place makes good sense, regardless of your net worth, so that your financial and family goals are met when you die. And having these documents in place can make the end of life a little less painful for those left behind. But which documents […]
An aging population means an increasing need for long-term care
The Associated Press recently published more sobering news about the impact that an aging population will have on the need for long-term care. Government figures show that about 70% of Americans will need some form of long-term care after they reach age 65, yet only 20% of Americans think they will need such care some […]