Lifeline for Medicare ?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
With “baby boomers” turning 65, questions abound about the financial “stability” of Medicare. And Congress “struggles” with renewed focus on finding ways to ensure our funds will last past 2024! […]
Enhance Your Experience With Group Travel
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Planning a trip today, especially internationally, can be confusing, time consuming and even intimidating. Choosing group travel can eliminate a lot of stress and provide an opportunity to save money, eliminate travel frustrations and meet new friends. […]
What Is An Elder Law and Special Needs Law Attorney And When Should One Be Contacted?
By Karen H. Weber, JD, Elder Law and Special Needs Law Attorney
Elder law and special needs law attorneys are competent and compassionate professionals who focus on the holistic goals of the client. They typically represent the client’s interests in legal, medical, financial, social and family matters, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individual. […]
A Simple Way to Transfer Wealth
Courtesy Dan and R. Brennan Barlow, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine
Thanks to the 2010 tax-relief legislation, the rules for estate planning are very favorable in 2012. This two-year window of opportunity provides the incentive to act now. […]
IRA DATES & MILESTONES TO REMEMBER
These are the dates (and deadlines) too often forgotten.
By Herb White, CFP, MBA, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
IRAs come with complex rules and regulations. As these rules and regulations are occasionally forgotten or misinterpreted by IRA owners, here is a refresher.
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Low mortgage rates present a variety of opportunities
Courtesy Landmark Bank, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Average rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to new record lows this spring. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the average interest rate on 30-year loans fell to 3.84%, lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. […]
Technology Solutions Help Enhance Independence and Security For Seniors
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
New in-home technologies are helping a growing number of aging adults live independently longer. SafetyChoice® by Comfort Keepers® is a line of in-home safety technology solutions that assists seniors in aging independently at home, whether used with or without in-home care provided by a caregiver. […]
Adding Adult Child to Account Proves Costly
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Gail reached age 75, she took her children’s advice and put their names on her checking account so they could pay her bills in case anything ever happened to her. Her children were happily married to sweet spouses that Gail trusted. The teller at the bank was very helpful and Gail followed the teller’s suggestion regarding how to put her children’s names on her account. Gail had about $3,000 in her checking account, which represented all of her life savings. […]
Avoiding the Lobster Trap
Retaining graduating talent is the key to a robust local economy
By Dan Bolen, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
I received a call from a very bright and recent KU graduate returning to Kansas City. […]
Saving with Health Savings Accounts
Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
A Heath Savings Account (HSA) is similar to a personal savings account, but the money in an HSA can only be used for health care expenses. In order to open an HSA, you must be enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). […]
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