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A recent study showed that the Social Security Administration's own agents don't always give all the information you should have in order to make an informed decision. Claiming Social Security is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make.

If you knew your date of death, retirement planning would be a breeze. Unfortunately - or maybe fortunately? - you don't. And that can make planning for retirement extremely difficult. Does your nest egg need to last 20 years? 30 years? 40 years? And what about couples?

This article, written by Senior Editor Tim Baker, and other articles about the Broadway phenomenon are featured in Newsweek's Special Edition Hamilton. On October 21, PBS will give America one of the rarest gifts we could possibly ask for: front row seats to Hamilton.

Even though California does not collect an inheritance tax, if you live in California, and inherit property from someone who lived in a state that does levy an inheritance tax, you may get a tax bill for the property that you inherited from the person who lived in that state.

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At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a federal district court in Arizona has temporarily shut down a fraudulent telemarketing scheme that allegedly bilked more than $9 million from thousands of consumers across the nation, many of whom are elderly and live on a fixed income, including military veterans.

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According to the latest HSBC report, 23% of retirees would rather spend all their savings than leave their children money. Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show, joined the FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria, to discuss the shift away from leaving behind an inheritance.

It's a day your client hoped would never come. His spouse has died. His world is turned upside down, leaving him vulnerable and bereft. And as he's dealing with his grief and loss, he will be required to make critical legal and financial decisions.

Technology became an integral part of our lives and no one can deny it. The older people are usually not the first one to adjust, yet they too live with the times.

You may not be familiar with what assisted living covers and how it differs from other types of senior care communities. Learn more about assisted living facilities and what they provide. If you're just beginning your search for a senior community to care for a loved one, you may not be entirely clear about what an assisted living community means.

Whether mail is stacking up, food is spoiled or something just seems off, it's important know the signs that your aging parents need help.