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HUD makes reverse mortgages less attractive

April 18, 2018

homeowners, insurance, mortgages, reverse mortgages

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to put the program on better financial footing, HUD has…

Should you enroll in two popular Medigap plans while you can?

April 13, 2018

Timothy Rice

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insurance, medical, medicare, medigap

If you will soon turn 65 and be applying for Medicare, you should carefully consider which “Medigap” policy to enroll in because two of the most popular plans will be…

What happens when a nursing home closes?

April 11, 2018

Timothy Rice

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assisted living, nursing homes, planning

The expansion of alternatives to nursing homes, such as assisted living and community care, has been financially challenging for the nursing home industry, and every year a small percentage of…

How to reverse Medicare surcharges when your income changes

April 6, 2018

Timothy Rice

Uncategorized

beneficiaries, income, medicare, Social Security

Are you a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums but who has experienced a drop in income or is anticipating one? If your circumstances change,…

Three reasons why giving your house to your kids isn’t the best way to protect it from Medicaid

April 4, 2018

Timothy Rice

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children, Estate Planning, Medicaid, tax

Are you afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid? While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children…

Tax reform may impact charitable giving

March 28, 2018

Timothy Rice

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Estate Planning, exemptions, income, tex deductions

As the tax reform measures were unveiled, members of the charitable community expressed alarm that the new rules could create a disincentive to donate.With the larger standard income tax deduction…

HUD makes reverse mortgages less attractive

Should you enroll in two popular Medigap plans while you can?

What happens when a nursing home closes?

Three reasons why giving your house to your kids isn’t the best way to protect it from Medicaid

Tax reform may impact charitable giving

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