<p>All older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse, but there are circumstances that make someone more likely to be scammed. An online survey can help older adults assess their risk of being exploited based on how they make financial decisions. </p>
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<p><span style="background-color:white"><span style="color:#323232">Recipients with disabilities who rely on government benefits may want to consider putting some or all of the $1,400 relief money into an ABLE account. </span></span></p>
<p>People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- better known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- are now exempted from SSDI's five-month waiting period for benefits.</p>
<p><span style="background-color:white"><span style="color:#191f24">People with developmental disabilities living outside of nursing homes haven't been prioritized in most states' vaccine rollouts. </span></span></p>
<p>In stark contrast to previous COVID-19 relief bills, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, contains numerous provisions specifically aimed at supporting people with disabilities.</p>
<p>For most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate planning instrument available -- even more useful than a will. </p>
<p>Netflix’s popular new movie, "<em>I Care a Lot</em>," may be far-fetched in a lot of ways, but it does highlight some real weaknesses in the guardianship system. Fortunately, steps can be taken to avoid the kind of nightmare the film portrays. </p>
<p>President Biden has signed the latest COVID-19 relief bill, which in addition to authorizing stimulus checks, funding vaccine distribution, and extending unemployment benefits, also provides assistance to seniors in a number of ways. </p>
<p>If you want to make a gift to family members but have exceeded the annual gifting limit, there is another way. Payments for a family member’s education or health care expenses are exempt from the gift tax. </p>