I am author of the book "Caring for Our Parents" and a non-resident fellow at The Urban Institute, where I am affiliated with the Tax Policy Center and the Center on Tax and Income Security. I previously was a senior correspondent in the Washington bureau of Business Week.
Todd Blanche’s Latest Trump IRS Immunity Deal Is No Concession At All
This latest agreement would continue to assure that Trump and his sons would benefit from special tax treatment no other taxpayer has received.
How Much Would A Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program Cost?
Early versions of the WISH Act would cost about $200 billion, equal to a payroll tax rate of 1.7%. But with tweaks, WISH could come in at around half its initial cost.
Beware Of Social Security Reform Commissions
Two groups of lawmakers proposed commissions aimed at addressing the impending insolvency of Social Security. Unless carefully designed, these panels often fail.
New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Are Easy. But Do You Really Want One?
These Alzheimer's tests raise many important issues that patients and their physicians should carefully consider before requesting or administering them.
DOJ Lets States Limit The Ability Of Frail Seniors To Live At Home
The DOJ said it will no longer enforce a nearly 30-year-old Supreme Court decision in a case called Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring.