Can I Help My Parent Without Becoming Their Guardian?

The quick answer is YES.  It takes some planning.  The best plan to avoid guardianship is to have what are commonly called ‘advanced directives’.  These include Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney for Finances (Durable Power of Attorney) and Living Will.  These...

Medicare: Should You Sign Up At 65 If You Are Still Working?

Millions of people find themselves in a position where they are still working yet have turned 65 years old.  Americans are eligible for Medicare when they turn 65, but if you are working and still covered on your employer’s health insurance plan, does it make sense to...

Medicare Part B Premium Increasing

The Medicare Part B premium for outpatient care will rise by about 7% to $144.60 for 2020.  This is in addition to the $1.50 increase that was implemented earlier in 2019. This new increase adds $9.30 a month to the Medicare Part B premium.  Social Security announced...