Why Every Solo Ager Needs a Strong Support Network
If you’re a solo ager and approaching retirement, you probably worry about whether you have enough money to support yourself. But other concerns are just as important. Who will notice…
Talking to Your Adult Children About Your Finances
Talking to your adult children about your finances is one of the most thoughtful things you can do. It helps avoid confusion later, ensures your wishes are respected, and gives everyone peace of mind.
6 Steps to Take As You Approach Retirement
What’s your vision of a perfect retirement? Relaxing in the sun, traveling the world, working when you want as much as you want? The best plan for retirement starts long…
What’s Your Plan for Aging?
Aging is inevitable, but if you are like most people, you probably haven’t planned for it as well as you could. Sure, you may worry about whether you’ll have enough…
Do You Have a ‘Just-in-Case’ Box?
At the beginning of COVID, many people who lost loved ones found themselves scrambling to figure out how to handle legal and financial issues. This was particularly true if the…
Downsizing Dilemma: Letting Go of Your ‘Stuff’
As life circumstances change, downsizing may become part of the plan. Children grow up and move out, and large family homes may no longer be practical or necessary. Whether considering…
How to Curb the High Cost of Prescription Medications
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that more than 11 percent of adults in the United States don’t take their medications as prescribed as a…
Smoothing the Transition to Assisted Living
Many seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as they age. But for some, living independently is no longer an option. Assisted living can offer seniors a safe and…
Is it Time for Your Loved One to Stop Driving?
Remember the exhilaration of passing your road test and the sense of independence that came with finally being able to drive? Now imagine the flip side of that – the…
HELP IN TIMES OF TRANSITION
The death of a significant other can be emotionally devastating. So, too, can a marriage torn apart by divorce. The emotional trauma of each, whether sudden or built up over…