by Jackie Cara | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum age of disability onset for ABLE account eligibility will increase from 26 to 46 due to the ABLE Age Adjustment Act. The expansion aims to allow millions more Americans who developed disabilities later in life to save...
by Jackie Cara | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Takeaways A denial of Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is common and not final. Many denials are overturned through the appeals process. Older adults may have better odds of success on appeal by acting quickly, gathering...
by Jackie Cara | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Takeaways The need for long-term care is common, but proactive planning is rare. Nearly 70 percent of people turning 65 will need some form of long-term care in their later years. Yet most individuals — even those concerned about costs — fail to discuss it...
by Jackie Cara | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Takeaways The current affordability crisis is pressuring younger generations to seek early access to older adults’ wealth. This economic pressure is increasing financial elder abuse within families, threatening seniors’ financial security. Americans...
by Jackie Cara | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Takeaways A durable power of attorney can prove critical if you ever lose the ability to manage your own affairs. You must have legal capacity to execute a power of attorney, so it’s important to do it before it’s too late. If you do not have this legal...
