Take a Financial Inventory
If you are caring for or have elderly loved ones, then one of the most important topics can be their finances. Do not get blindsided by assuming that your elderly loved ones are well taken care of only to find that they don’t have the resources to be able to [...]
Preparing a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease then now is the time to start planning for the future. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that will eventually rob you or your loved one of your ability to make critical decisions, which is why it is important [...]
Advantages of a Reverse Mortgage
There seems to be a controversy over reverse mortgages and if they are actually a benefit to the elderly. Just like with any product offered, there are upsides and downsides to having a reverse mortgage. If you are having cash flow issues and would like to investigate the advantages that [...]
Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Having a carefully planned estate can help to ease the pain of your family during a trying time, as well as make sure that your final wishes are carried out in the manner that you wish them to. However, when planning your estate, it is easy to make some common [...]
Avoid These Elder Care Mistakes
When searching for care for an elderly loved one it can be easy to get confused. You want to make sure that when you choose a care plan that the plan is appropriate in both level of care and in cost. Here are some mistakes to avoid when you are [...]
Placing Mom in a Nursing Home, Isn’t About Guilt , It’s About Love
I wanted to begin our time together today and share something with you that won’t come as a shock: no one woke up this morning and said to him or herself, “gosh I want to go live in a nursing home!” So right off the bat, let’s get this out [...]
What to do With Your Digital Legacy
One often overlook aspect of an estate is a person’s digital presence. What happens to all of the social media, email accounts and other online data that a person might own when they pass on. Here are some things to look out for when planning your digital legacy. Name a [...]
Avoid these IRA Mistakes
Having an IRA is a great idea for your retirement. There are some rules and regulations that you need to be aware of if you are going to open an IRA for your retirement. Here are some things to avoid if you have or are planning on opening an IRA [...]