Jim Miller
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Jim Miller
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How an Incentive Trust Can Influence Your Heirs
If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you...
New RMD Rules for 2023
Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 that was passed by Congress last December, there are several new rules that affect required minimum distributions (RMDs) from...
How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan
Here are some tips and tools to help you pick a plan that fits your needs.
When to Expect Your Social Security Checks
The day of the month you receive your benefit payment will depend on your birthdate. Here’s the schedule of when you can expect to receive...
Flu Vaccines That Are Recommended for Older Adults
There are actually three different types of senior-specific flu shots (you only need one) that the CDC is now recommending to people age 65 and...
How to Hire an In-Home Helper for an Aging Parent
Getting some help at home for day-to-day chores can make a big difference in keeping seniors independent longer. Here are some tips to help find...
8 Simple Home Safety Solutions for Aging-in-Place
There are a number of small adjustments you can make to help prevent falls and fires (both of which cause THOUSANDS of deaths and injuries...
Do You Need Life Insurance After You Retire?
While many retirees choose to stop paying their life insurance premiums when they no longer have young families to take care of, there are several...
3 Vaccines Seniors Should Consider Getting This Fall
Here’s a rundown of the different vaccines the CDC is recommending and how they are covered by Medicare.
Best Stair Lifts of 2023
A good home stair lift is a great mobility solution for anyone who is unable or has a difficult time climbing stairs. To help you...
How Does Medicare Cover Preventive Health Services?
You’ll be happy to know that Medicare covers a wide array of preventive and screening services to help you stay healthy, but not all services...
Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?
Medicare covers a wide variety of part-time or intermittent in-home health care services to beneficiaries in need, if they meet Medicare’s criteria. Here’s how it...
Elder Mediation Can Help Families Navigate Thorny Caregiving Issues
While mediators have been used for years to help divorcing couples sort out legal and financial disagreements and avoid court battles, eldercare mediation is a...
Retiring Abroad? Tips & Tools to Help You Make an Informed Decision
Whatever your reasons for aspiring to retire abroad, you need to do your homework and learn everything you can about the country you're interested in...
How to Get Help as an Elder Orphan
This is a big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children, or other family members they can depend on to...
Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
There are several different types of check-in services and some simple technology devices that make checking on a loved one a breeze!
How to Locate Interesting Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area
To help you find some interesting and satisfying volunteer opportunities, here are some tips and online tools that can help you search.
2023’s Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Older Adults
The new FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that hit the market last October have become a very attractive alternative to millions of older Americans with...
How to Prepare a Will
Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of Americans have actually prepared one. Here's what you need to know about writing a will.
Watch Out for These 5 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
Certain types of fraud specifically target older adults. Here are five of the most common senior scams to be aware of.
3 Top Smartphones for Tech-Shy Seniors
Here are three smartphone options that will provide a simpler, less intimidating experience for seniors!
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