As most people already know, Congress and the White House reached a deal this week to halt the implementation of the “fiscal cliff” changes related to tax increases and spending cuts. While the agreement was reached after the start of the new year, this is nothing more than a technicality…
There is no easy way to deal with the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of a battle against cancer. But being fully informed about the treatment options and legal ramifications of certain medical decisions is a good start. Unfortunately, there remains a great deal of confusion regarding cancer treatments, even…
After many weeks of speculation and several false alarms, on Friday the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) officially agreed to hear two appeals of cases related to gay marriage. The Court’s decision to grant these two petitions mean that next year is set up to be an incredibly…
It is well known that senior citizens are more prone to fraud than younger individuals. Research indicates that seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion to fraud each and every year. Now, MetLife’s Mature Market Institute may have found the reason why. They have conducted a study with the National Committee…
Political news for the rest of the month will be dominated by talk of one thing: the ominous “fiscal cliff.” So what exactly is it and how might it affect you? The “cliff” refers to a series of mandatory spending cuts and tax increases that are set to take effect…
With all of the scams targeting the elderly today, the smartest investment that a one might make is in a visit to an attorney who works on elder law and estate planning issues. An experienced legal professional can provide sound advice to help you invest your savings safely for the…
Estate planning is important process for any couple, but same sex couples have an even heightened reason to ensure the protection of their union. While the recent election resulted in more states legalizing gay marriage, many states, including California and the federal government still do not recognize gay marriages as…
Health is something that young people often take for granted. Usually it is only as we get older that we become concerned with our health and the costs associated with additional care. Some of us take steps to make sure that we have the proper health insurance and savings to…
Choosing the right life insurance policy can be tricky. However, sometimes even doing your research and paying a significant amount towards your life insurance does not mean that your beneficiaries will benefit in the end. This lesson became a harsh reality for many beneficiaries of AIG’s life insurance policies in…
An international court ruled this week that a large amount of extremely valuable and historical papers be turned over to the Israeli national library. A recent New York Times article delved into the high-profile case. Of course, it is important to keep in mind that the way this international court…