Lifestyle & Trends - Money & Finance

Long term care: What you need to know, and how you can pay for it

Aging in America can be physically and financially debilitating. People 65 and older have a 68 percent probability of becoming disabled in a way that will affect at least two activities of daily living, according to the AARP report Beyond 50: A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability. The median national cost for nursing home care is about $77,745 per year, a 2011 Genworth Cost of Care Survey by CareScout (C) revealed.

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Tips on drawing up a will

It's difficult thinking about death and dying and about wills and estate planning, when you're young and starting a family or when you feel in perfectly good health. Here are some tips on how to write a will and create an estate plan.

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Changes impacting your taxes and this year's refund from Uncle Sam

In the way of tax legislation, 2011 was a relatively quiet year. However, that doesn't mean there aren't tax law changes that will affect this year's tax returns.

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Save money with these energy efficiency tips

Saving money is on everyone's mind this winter season. Between the holiday expenses, colder temperatures and tight budgets, finding ways to reduce costs can be a bit of a challenge. If you're looking for ways to save, look at your home, and see if you can improve on your energy efficiency - thereby keeping a few extra dollars in your pocket.

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Five practices that help small businesses avoid hiring mistakes

The majority of small business owners go into business because they're passionate about their field, or about making money in general. One aspect to growing a business entrepreneurs often find challenging is hiring the right staff members to suit their goals.

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