Category archives: Florida
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2 weeks ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social Security disability benefits and sur... [read more]
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2 months ago
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This October many of us in the greater Jacksonville area are feeling both relieved and fatigued from being on high alert with back-to-back hurricanes affecting Florida, and as we prepare for Halloween and the holiday season, we're reminded of how uncertain life can be.
During this wonderul fall s... [read more]
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3 months ago
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A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Admini... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The deadline to file for entities formed before 2024 is January 1, 2025.
Why You Need To Know About Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting And The January 1, 2025 Deadline
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act. This law creates a new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some current SSI recipien... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access to health care services. ... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Ninety-three percent of adults 55 and older want to remain in their homes as they age, according to U.S. News & World Report. “Aging in place” involves growing old comfortably and safely in one’s dwelling.
As adults age, they may want to remain in their homes and communities for several r... [read more]
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5 months ago
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In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a lifeline for those who may otherwi... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration fo... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive partner, or paid caregiver.
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5 months ago
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Research shows that roughly one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Baby Boomers in the United States are growing older and living longer. It seems inevitable, then, that the future of long-term care will be und... [read more]
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6 months ago
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We enjoy hearing from our clients about how Estate Planning benefits their lives, and it's rewarding to hear about times when the documents and plans we create for them help a difficult situation and improve good ones.
Being prepared for, and having the ability to handle a crisis, is a top benefi... [read more]
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