Although death benefits are available to veterans, as well as their families and veterans who did not engage in combat, less than half of those who are eligible for death benefits use them.

Ten percent of adults 65 and older experience elder abuse each year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Elder abuse happens when a caregiver or another trusted individual causes physical, mental, or financial harm to an older adult by an act or omission.

Nearly half of American households will fall short of their retirement goals, new research finds.

The National Council on Aging reports that more than 16.5 million adults 65 and older experience economic insecurity. Rising housing and health care bills can also burden seniors on fixed, limited incomes. 

Seniors, as well as their caregivers, should be aware of the risks posed by Medicare scams and how to avoid falling victim to this type of fraud.

Many seniors do not sell their home because they wish to leave it to their heirs. However, this transition can often lead to seniors losing track of their finances and omitting to pay certain obligations such as their property taxes.

When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.

Elder law attorneys, with expertise in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors, are essential in working to protect a vulnerable population.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced contribution limitation adjustments for employee retirement plans going into effect January 1, 2023.