August 2025

Benefits and Drawbacks of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

Takeaways Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders instruct health care providers not to perform CPR or other life-saving measures if a patient's heart or breathing stops. DNRs offer a balance of benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as well as drawbacks, such as potential for undertreatment or misinterpretations by health care providers. If you

How Continuing to Work Affects Social Security Benefits

Takeaways Continuing to work while collecting Social Security can increase future benefits and provide additional income but may also result in benefit reductions before full retirement age. Careful consideration of tax implications, Medicare enrollment, and personal financial goals is essential when deciding whether to work while collecting Social Security. Many Americans nearing retirement age face

Estate Planning for Pets? 3 Famous Pet Inheritance Stories

Takeaways Pet trusts are legal tools that provide for the care of pets after their owners’ deaths. A pet trust includes a trustee – someone to manage the money set aside for the pet’s care – and a caretaker who would be responsible for the pet’s day-to-day needs. Pet trusts ensure that your beloved companion