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The federal estate tax was enacted in 1916 to raise revenues. Its intent was also to reduce the concentration of wealth, thus increasing economic equality.
State and local governments issue bonds to finance important projects that meet social goals and benefit communities. Bonds are attractive because they provide financial flexibility.
Employers and policymakers can take steps to ensure that workers can balance work with other responsibilities such as providing care or managing an illness.
State and local governments charge fees for the use of certain services. These fees are based on the principle that people should pay according to the benefits they receive.
Taxes are complicated. Compliance often poses challenges.
Enabling the improvement of people’s health depends on people taking control of their health as they age and on systems that support healthy choices and provide everyone affordable, high-quality ca
To achieve good health outcomes, consumers and their family caregivers must understand how to engage effectively with medical systems and community-based resources that support and promote health.
People can stay healthy as they age, in part, by assuming personal responsibility for their health.
In the U.S., many health care decisions—such as whether to seek health care and where to go for care—can have significant financial consequences for individuals and the health care system.
Cognitive health is a critical component of healthy aging. As the U.S. population ages, dementia and other cognitive health conditions are likely to increase.