Health Care

The tax rules surrounding the employment of a caregiver can be confusing--not to mention costly if a mistake is made. 

Households making more than $200,000 most likely haven't been impacted by the new health insurance reform. But then will change in 2014 when some taxes kick in.

It’s that time of year again.

In a two-part exclusive interview Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sits down with Maria Bartiromo on ‘Opening Bell’ to discuss his throat cancer diagnosis and recovery, the U.S. economy, and the 33rd annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

When it comes to planning for health-care costs in retirement, women are more worried than men--and for good reason.

MetLife, Inc.'s decision to divest a large piece of its U.S. life insurance unit is the latest fallout from stricter rules imposed on large financial firms following the 2008 financial crisis.

Gay and lesbian individuals are less prepared financially for retirement than their straight counterparts, according to an exclusive analysis by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Many of us hold on to an idyllic vision of our golden years, imagining we'll be in good health and living self-sufficiently in our own home.

If insurance costs more after a sleep apnea diagnosis, should you not disclose it?

Rising health-care costs has made long-term care prohibitively expensive for aging Americans. Prolonged hospital stays or long-term care needs like a nursing or rehabilitation home can break budgets, and are generally not fully covered by health insurance or Medicare and Medicaid. So how do we fix this problem?

If a loved one is having trouble remembering to pay the credit card bill or spending money recklessly as a result of Alzheimer's disease, there are steps you can take to protect his or her credit and financial security.

Could you pay more than $200 a day for nursing home care? Most people can't.

A special-needs trust enables you to provide care for a disabled child long after you're gone.

The rising cost of prescription drugs are keeping baby boomers and seniors awake at night. What resources can older adults use when dealing with the rising costs?

We are approaching the end of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.  This is important to remember because it is often the only time in the year when you can make changes to your Medicare health plan coverage.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins on October 15th and ends December 7th.  With 10,000 baby boomers aging into Medicare daily now is the time to review your coverage and make changes if needed based on your ongoing health needs.

Of the millions of Americans in their 50s who require food assistance to feed themselves and their families, more than half have medical debt.

A recent AARP study found most Americans find maintaining brain health to be very important but very few know how.

This week, millions of Americans are writing a list of New Year’s resolutions.  These promises are usually meant to improve your lifestyle in the New Year, both physically and financially.  

Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare coverage, it is important to look at other Medicare options in your area.