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4 Financial Steps to Care for Your Child with Special Needs
personal finance Parents of children who have special needs are busy folks, but they would sleep better at night if they took the time to complete these four tasks, which will help protect their children’s future.
By Josh Monroe, CFP®, ChFC Published
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Age Magnificently with the Help of a Geriatric Care Manager
retirement Geriatric care managers help families map the coming changes and explore the options before they are even needed.
By Joel Theisen, RN Published
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Shingles Vaccines Work. But Medicare Won’t Always Cover Them.
Medicare Traditional Medicare Part B does not cover some recommended vaccines, including shingles shots; prescription drug plans include commercially available vaccinations, but are likely to require some payments from beneficiaries.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Estate Planning: A Special Trust for Special Needs Children
Caregiving Special needs trusts can help fund quality-of-life improvements for the beneficiary, such as a phone, a trip or a private room in a group care facility.
By David Rodeck Published
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Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Rising, Benefits Shrinking
Long-Term Care Insurance There's a 70% chance you'll need some type of long-term care. Getting the right insurance is more complex these days. Here's some guidance.
By Alina Tugend Published
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ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
Financial Planning People with disabilities, and their families, can save for a variety of expenses in these tax-advantaged accounts.
By Emma Patch Published
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The Ins and Outs of Self-Insurance in Retirement
Long-Term Care Insurance The costs of long-term care are already exorbitant and will only get worse. Follow this guidance to get in front of the issue.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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How to Keep Your Estate Plan from Jeopardizing a Disabled Heir’s Benefits
estate planning Anyone with a child or grandchild with a disability needs to pull out their will and make sure the way it’s written doesn’t unintentionally keep someone they love from the benefits they need.
By James J. Ferraro, JD Published
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When Paying for Long-Term Care, You’ve Only Got 4 Options
long term care They all have pros and cons, so which option is best for you? Don’t wait until you need care to think it through.
By Eric Lahaie, CFS®, RICP® Published
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