Will I See a Bump in Social Security Checks Next Year?
Social Security checks may see a huge raise next year. Will it be enough?
Ethan Huizenga
November 4, 2021
What Upgrades Can I Make to ‘Age in Place’?
Americans are getting older. (I feel it — don’t you?) In fact, the Population Reference Bureau estimates that the number of Americans aged 65 and older will nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.
Ethan Huizenga
November 1, 2021
What Foods Should I Avoid after 50?
We’re not going to lie. Eating healthily after 50 means effort on two fronts: boosting your intake of good-for-you foods such as berries, leafy greens, whole grains and lean proteins, while cutting out the foods that clog your arteries and oh-so-easily expand your waistline.
Ethan Huizenga
September 28, 2021
What Happens to My Home If I Leave It to a Medicaid Recipient in My Will?
My daughter is on Medicaid. If I give her my home in my will, what will happen to her benefits?
Ethan Huizenga
August 26, 2021
Can I Avoid Costly Medicare Mistakes?
Workers who are nearing age 65 and have health insurance through their job may want to consider how Medicare could factor into their medical coverage.
Ethan Huizenga
August 25, 2021
Did Missouri Expand Medicaid to Low-Income Residents?
Missouri must expand Medicaid to low-income residents, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday, finding that a state ballot initiative that voters approved last year was constitutional.
Ethan Huizenga
August 24, 2021
Collecting Social Security from Divorced Spouse
It’s always smart to maximize your Social Security benefits, and if you are divorced, one way to do that might be to take them based on your ex’s earnings record. Here are some of the rules on how that works.
Ethan Huizenga
August 9, 2021
How to: Prepare for Long-Term Care
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
Ethan Huizenga
August 6, 2021
How Do I Spot Elder Abuse?
Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.
Ethan Huizenga
August 3, 2021
Medicaid vs the VA Pension
Planning for long-term care can be an intimidating process, especially when it comes to decoding the specifics of resources, like Medicaid and Veterans Pensions. Working with the help of an experienced elder law planning attorney allows people to prepare for the future and save time, money and stress.
Ethan Huizenga
July 27, 2021
