by David Edwards | Dec 23, 2014 | Elder Care Advising
Social Security and VA pension numbers will change in 2015, with Medicaid numbers staying the same in Illinois. Here’s what you can expect: VA Pensions and Social Security will increase by 1.7% in 2015 Effective December 31, 2014 (but not seen in your checks... 
by David Edwards | Dec 9, 2014 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Effective planning doesn’t just involve money… We tend to do things a little differently around here. After years of doing planning the traditional way (and seeing ways that the process could be improved), I started my own firm. Not only is it important... 
by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2014 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Many people plan for retirement, but there are expensive surprises that can crop up around healthcare and derail your plans. Read on for 3 surprises about retirement that can cost you lots of money. 3 Myths About Retirement That Will Cost You Money 1. You’ll... by David Edwards | Apr 18, 2014 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
A week after actor Mickey Rooney passed away, a court has decided where he will be buried. Sadly, and once again, Hollywood provides another teachable moment about the hazards of poor planning. Here are two of the biggest issues the media has covered, and how they... 
by David Edwards | Jan 27, 2014 | EC-VABenefitsPage, Nursing Home, VA Benefits
Many people are surprised that they qualify for aging Veterans services without having to have a service-related disability. The Veteran’s Pension and Survivor’s Pension Programs offer benefits that can be used by a Veteran or their surviving spouse to... by David Edwards | Jan 6, 2014 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
“There are 2 other attorneys here at the career fair. Do you know what the difference is between me and them? They’re wearing suits!” A few months ago I went to Grant Middle School’s Career Fair. I talked to 5 different groups of students about...