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How to Put an Elderly Loved One on a Budget
Budgeting can be tricky, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. Learn how to help an aging loved one evaluate their personal cash flow and develop a monthly budget they can actually follow.
2 CommentsAre Adult Children Responsible for Their Parents’ Debt?
Many adult children are unaware of their parents’ financial situation until they step in to help manage money or begin the probate process. If you find that a parent has racked up some debt, it’s normal to wonder if you may be on the hook for repayment.
33 CommentsMedicaid Estate Recovery: Long-Term Care Benefits Aren’t Necessarily ‘Free’
The goal of the Medicaid estate recovery program (MERP) is to recoup all the money that Medicaid spent on a senior’s care. Learn how MERP works and what families can do to minimize the impact of the recovery process.
92 CommentsHow to Spot Medical Billing Errors and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Medical billing errors are surprisingly common, and it is up to you to be diligent about understanding your health insurance coverage and correcting inaccuracies. Know what red flags to look for and how to handle errors before you pay the bills.
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Debt Questions
Visa won't close mom's credit card. What can I do?
35 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered May 30, 2024My husband has just received a bill for PT that his mom received in June of 2022, two years ago! She passed in Dec of 2022.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 30, 2024How would a Treasury offset payment taken from a social security check affect a Miller trust?
3 AnswersAJ12345 Replied May 27, 2024Why isn’t MERP happening?
8 Answersigloo572 Answered May 25, 2024
Debt Discussions
States starting to enforce filial laws
10 Commentsstrugglinson Commented May 25, 2024Have you seen this article in today’s online Wall Street Journal?
5 Commentssp19690 Commented Feb 2022Finally getting guardianship papers next week...
5 CommentsCountrymouse Commented Nov 2018At my wits end with "The Golden Child."
8 CommentsGranada Commented Aug 2018
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