Disability Benefits on a Fast Track
BY JUDI HASSON | FROM KIPLINGER’S RETIREMENT REPORT | 2014 An applicant with a medical condition that’s included in Social Security’s ‘compassionate allowances’ program can get a benefits decision within days. It used to be that some people with serious disabilities would die before the Social Security Administration finally got around to reviewing their applications […]
Legal Checklist for Caregivers
by Judi Hasson | from AARP | December 7, 2012 If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. And you probably know — or are learning — that it’s a big responsibility. “The ultimate goal is to make sure you have all the decision-making […]
6 Tax Tips for Family Caregivers
by Judi Hasson | AARP | Updated January 2015 Learn what to do to save money, qualify for some federal breaks If you’re paying all or part of the cost of caring for a parent or another relative, you may qualify for some federal tax breaks. And who couldn’t use the extra money? Just make […]