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Which tax-free transactions will trigger an estate tax, if the taxpayer dies after the higher exemption amount sunsets?

Did you know someone who is 65 today has a 70 percent chance of needing long-care treatment in the future? Even seniors who have saved up for their waning years can find it a challenge to pay for nursing home costs, especially when relying only on Medicare coverage.

Nearly 100,000 dementia cases in the U.S. could have been prevented by improving vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested.

For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate planning is transferring assets in an orderly and tax-efficient manner, it’s just as important to focus on preserving wealth across generations.

Having more and more trouble getting down onto and up off of the floor? Here's the silver lining: Sitting on the floor is also a simple, effective way to maintain strength, function and vitality as you age.

A little knowledge helps you overcome key obstacles when buying new digs during your golden years.