Takeaways A recent federal court ruling reversed a rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports, meaning this debt can continue to negatively impact credit scores. Older adults…
Takeaways Starting in 2026, employees aged 50 and older who earn over $145,000 must make 401(k) catch-up contributions on an after-tax (Roth) basis, losing the immediate pretax deduction. Affected high…
Takeaways Grandparents should clarify whether financial assistance for their grandkids is a gift or a loan. Consider 529 plans for education funding to ensure fairness and tax benefits. Grandparents should…
On November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released notices detailing the Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles for calendar year 2026: The…
Mattie and Willie Mayberry had been married for 52 years. In 2016, they traveled to California to stay with their daughter, Lisa, while Willie participated in a medical trial for…
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits for millions of…
Max and Carolyn Dorris conveyed real property in Calhoun County, Mississippi, to their sons Kenneth and Brian, reserving life estates to themselves. (This means Max and Carolyn had the right…
Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today. At the same time, it may relieve your loved…
Estate planning, or legacy planning, entails preparing your affairs for the future, including death and other life events. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is…
