by Jackie Cara | May 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Full Social Security Retirement Age (FRA) is 67 for those born in 1960 or later, not 65 as it once was, due to legislation adjusting for increased life expectancy. Claiming Social Security benefits before FRA results in permanently reduced monthly payments....
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
In recognition of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Cara Law will be providing information about issues related to Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. Too often, families don’t know where to turn when a loved one is struggling. We want you to know...
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways The WISH Act proposes a federal long-term care insurance trust fund to provide monthly funds for long-term care expenses after a waiting period, aiming to support aging in place and reduce reliance on Medicaid. Potential benefits include increased access to...
by Jackie Cara | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
As people get older, they often need to rely on others for various kinds of help and are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Consequently, as people age, they are more vulnerable to being financially taken advantage of,...
by Jackie Cara | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Financial worries are a major contributor to stress. Proactive estate planning, such as creating a will, is one way to help reduce stress and provide a sense of control over one’s future. Stress can negatively affect mental and physical health and...
by Jackie Cara | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Takeaways Shannen Doherty’s divorce from Kurt Iswarienko was finalized two days after her death, allowing her to control the distribution of her assets in her estate plan. If a divorce is not finalized before one spouse passes away, the surviving spouse may be...
