In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
DetailsWhether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention.
DetailsOn Saturday, September 23, 2017, Moonan, Stratton & Waldman, LLP sponsored a team in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event held at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Our team more than doubled its fundraising efforts from last year! We are happy to support the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and look forward to…
DetailsThe median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey.
DetailsThe recent tragedy in which 12 Florida nursing home residents died when the facility lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.
DetailsAre you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money.
DetailsWhat happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those surcharges.
DetailsThe Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program that will raise reverse mortgage fees for some borrowers and lower the amount homeowners can borrow.
DetailsOnline bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too.
DetailsGrandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the “kiddie tax” could make doing this less beneficial.
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