Although many older drivers actually have a better safety rating than younger drivers, it is a common concern that a parent might endanger himself or herself as well as others if the keys to the car are not taken.

Although most think of outlandish cases when giving or caring for a pet such as when Leona Helmsley left $12 million (which the court subsequently reduced to $2 million) of her $4.8 billion estate in a pet care trust for her dog “Trouble”, there are sever

A new scheme has been uncovered that preys on seniors receiving Social Security as they may receive an email that looks like it is from Social Security and the subject line says “Get Protected”.

The Congressional Budget Office recently reported that spending on programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, including the additional subsidies resulting from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), has resulted in exceeding Social Security spending for the fi

The 2016 presidential candidates have a wide range of proposals, from raising the full retirement age (most of the Republican candidates) to increasing the minimum benefit (Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley).  

Medicare has made discussions with health care providers about end-of-life options a covered benefit.   

As long-term care insurance premiums keep rising and fewer companies are offering policies, seniors are looking for other ways to help pay for long-term care. Annuity "nursing home doublers" have emerged as a new long-term care option.

If you don't pay your debts, creditors can get a court order to garnish your wages, but what if your income comes from Social Security? The answer is that it depends on the kind of debt.