How to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Sophisticated analyses take into account the tradeoff of receiving no income during the deferral period and more income later in retirement.
Ethan Huizenga
March 23, 2021
The Importance of a Pre-Arranged Funeral Plan
Taking out a funeral plan does not only have cost benefits but can also ease some of the emotional distress at an already difficult time.
Ethan Huizenga
March 19, 2021
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don’t feel financially prepared for health care costs in retirement.
Ethan Huizenga
March 18, 2021
Should I Consider a Burial Plot Now?
Thinking about buying a burial plot can be uncomfortable. However, making this purchase ahead of time has its advantages, including potentially saving you money.
Ethan Huizenga
March 17, 2021
What is Medicaid Estate Recovery?
If you’re helping an aging parent navigate Medicaid because they don’t have long-term care insurance or you think you’ll need it yourself someday, it’s important to understand how the program works.
Ethan Huizenga
March 16, 2021
Elder Abuse Increases with Social Isolation
The unprecedented quarantines to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus have made many seniors more vulnerable to financial exploitation.
Ethan Huizenga
March 12, 2021
Should a Trust be a Beneficiary of My IRA?
It’s generally a bad idea to name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA.
Ethan Huizenga
March 10, 2021
Older Adults Protective Services Act of PA
Right now, Pennsylvania doesn’t have a uniform background check process for people who work with older adults — but that could be changing.
Ethan Huizenga
March 9, 2021
6 Latest Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, the devastating condition that affects more than five million Americans, has remained notoriously elusive for decades. Now, a small study released by drug company Eli Lilly offers at least a flicker of hope: It shows that the experimental drug donanemab may significantly slow patients’ cognitive decline.
Ethan Huizenga
March 5, 2021
Why Use a Living Trust in Estate Planning?
I understand that most people don’t need a living trust because probate is simple in the state, but can having a living trust save you time or money?
Ethan Huizenga
March 4, 2021
