To qualify for Medicaid, Katie's mom would need to spend down those joint accounts before she can get coverage. If her pension income is too high, she also won't qualify — unless she uses that income ...

With the senior population in the U.S. growing and health care costs skyrocketing  right alongside, most families look ...

Long-term care costs like nursing home care can quickly drain retirement savings. Medicare provides little help paying these bills, but Medicaid can cover nursing home costs for those who meet strict ...

An Oklahoma financial expert says many families underestimate the importance of creating a will and living trust to protect their assets and avoid costly legal delays. Tracey LaVale, president and CEO ...

Right now, qualifying for taxpayer-provided help with services and supports for long-term care (LTC) is too easy. People can appear impoverished when they’re not. And a lack of more aggressive estate ...

To qualify for Medicaid, Katie's mom would need to spend down those joint accounts before she can get coverage. If her ...

A 2025 study recently released by Caring, a free senior living advisers’ group, found that 1 in 3 Americans lacks even the most basic estate planning documents, like a will. This leaves families ...

Many people think a prenuptial agreement is only for the wealthy or those with significant assets. The truth is, a prenup can benefit anyone, regardless of their current financial situation. Whether ...