Estate Management

1. Tax Credits Part II: Long Term Care?

   Tax guru I am not, but I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is a pretty long article, I’ve … Continue

2. Tax Credits Part I: Home Renovations Might Qualify as Tax Deductible

   Tax guru I am not, but I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is a pretty long article, I’ve written … Continue

3. Becoming Financially Wary in an Electronic World

   I heard about something the other day that I thought I should pass along. An acquaintance of mine had her checkbook stolen. Before she could notify her bank, the thieves were able to go to the local … Continue

4. Maine Home Care Costs Among the Nation’s Highest

   Genworth’s 7th Annual Survey Allows Maine Residents to Compare Long Term Care Costs Statewide RICHMOND, Va. — According to Genworth’s 2010 Cost of Care Survey, home care costs, as well as costs of most other long term … Continue

5. Your Retirement Safety Net

   by Kerry Peabody, CLTC Congratulations, you’ve made it! Retirement is right around the corner, and you’re ready to breathe a big sigh of relief. You’ve saved wisely and made good investments… but now there’s one more thing … Continue

6. Starting the Search for Long Term Care Insurance

   By Kerry Peabody, CSA, CLTC Long Term Care Insurance Specialist You’ve decided to investigate long term care insurance, but where do you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start your search. … Continue

7. Who needs Long Term Care insurance?

   I’m Kerry Peabody, a LTC insurance expert, and this article is from my post as an Expert Blogger on the Maine Senior Guide blog. As an expert in LTC (long term care) insurance, any opportunity to help educate … Continue