Maximize Year-End Giving with Charitable Donations
What’s better than helping your favorite charity and reducing your tax bill? That’s exactly what charitable giving does—but only if you play by the rules and take advantage of the tax laws wisely.
Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Maximize Year-End Giving with Charitable Donations
Learn how to maximize year-end giving with charitable donations. Join Vincent J. Russo on CFN Live and get valuable tips and insights.
New Medicare Part A and B Costs in 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs have risen. Medicare Part B Changes for 2025 Medicare Part B covers the cost of doctor visits and other…
5 Resolutions for Better Estate Planning
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to revisit your estate plan—or create one if you haven’t yet. Estate planning ensures your wishes are honored, provides peace of mind for your loved ones, and can save time,…
Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Scams When Applying for Government Benefits
In recent years, the number of for-profit companies preying on people with disabilities and veterans applying for state and federal government benefits has surged. These entities exploit the complexities of the benefits system, often leaving the most vulnerable members of…
Nursing Homes: Minimum Staff and Other Requirements
A historic nursing shortage is affecting long-term care facilities nationwide. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, drivers of the shortage include pandemic burnout, a low retention rate, and inadequate nursing school capacity. Understaffing threatens the nation’s approximately 1.2 million nursing…
Financial and Planning Options for Parents of Children with Disabilities
If you are a parent, or if you are planning to become a parent or have another child, the scenario of having a child with a disability has probably crossed your mind. Disabilities can form before birth or after birth…
Long-Term Care Planning and the Sandwich Generations
The term “sandwich generation” was originally coined in reference to members of the baby boom generation who found themselves taking care of their parents and their own children at the same time. Now members of Generation X and millennials are…
In-Home Senior Care Technology and Elder Law
Most Americans desire to age in place, at home, without having to move into a facility like an assisted living or a nursing home. Recent advances in technology, including self-monitoring medical devices, smart home devices, and tele-health, may be able…
Future Proof Your Estate and Directives Plan
As the year draws to a close, it brings with it a unique opportunity for reflection and planning. For seniors, caregivers, solo agers, and baby boomers, this might be the ideal time to pause, assess, and make necessary updates to…