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      5 Questions Seniors Should Ask When Renewing Life Insurance

      Choosing the right life insurance can be overwhelming, especially as a senior. Your financial responsibilities have changed, and...


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      Tags: Finances, Insurance

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      Costly End of Life Surgeries: Are They Worth It?

      It's really no secret, surgery and medical care services can be very expensive. So when it comes to doing surgery for a senior...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Finances

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      What Is a Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?

      Until recently, seniors were given just 1 option for purchasing life insurance as well as long-term care insurance. They had to...


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      Tags: Long-Term Care, Finances, Insurance

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      Avoiding Holiday Scams: Advice for Caregivers

      It's an unfortunate reality that seniors are often the targets of online, telephone and mail scams. In fact, one report indicates...


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      Tags: Finances, Holidays

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      Fraud and Exploitation among the Elderly

      October is Fraud and Financial Exploitation Awareness Month, and though everyone is at risk of fraud and financial exploitation,...


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      Tags: Finances

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      Top 5 Tax Deductions For Seniors

      While doing taxes this year, every senior should be aware of their deductions. If you're a senior or retired, be sure to...


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      Tags: Finances

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      How to Help Seniors Protect Their Assets

      It never hurts to start planning to protect your assets should you or your husband require long-term care. Nursing homes can...


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      Tags: Finances

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      Tips for Talking about Finances with Aging Parents

      There's no way around it: It's difficult to talk to our aging parents about money. Beside the fact that finances are difficult to...


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      Tags: Finances

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      Roth vs Traditional IRA: Which Is Best for Retiring Seniors

      Saving for retirement is definitely important. It's good to know that, once you get there, you'll be able to truly enjoy living...


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      Tags: Retirement, Finances

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      Rules of 401K Withdrawals Made Easy

      For many of us who are about to retire, the rules of 401K withdrawals are often intimidating and confusing. We will explain some...


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      Tags: Finances