How to Disaster-Proof Your Road Trip
November 12, 2019
Taking a few precautions before you get behind the wheel can help you avoid a lot of problems on the road.
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Why A Health Care Power of Attorney Makes Sense
November 11, 2019
If someone has lost capacity to execute legal documents and has no power of attorney in place or has a power of attorney that is no longer usable (for example, if the named agents are deceased), a guardianship proceeding may be the only recourse.
Too Busy for Retirement Planning?
November 6, 2019
Going straight from a busy work life to ‘retired’ can be difficult if you haven’t mapped out your path. Preparing yourself effectively involves both financial and lifestyle choices.
What is the Average American Saving for Retirement?
November 5, 2019
What is the size of the average retirement nest egg? It depends on what you mean by ‘average.’
You Can Protect Pets with a Pet Trust
November 4, 2019
For most people, pets aren’t just animals–they’re the excited ‘hello’ when we get home from a long day of work, our jogging partners, our best friends, and part of the family.
Special Needs Child Requires Care-Filled Planning
October 30, 2019
As our children with disabilities grow older, and we ourselves grow older, the future can seem daunting. The future can be overwhelming.
Giving Now Can Make Sense
October 29, 2019
Sometimes it can be wise (or just pleasurable) to give your assets away, while you’re still alive.
Seniors on Smartphones
October 28, 2019
Increasingly, families will encounter similar concerns as older adults become reliant on computers, cellphones, and tablets: With cognitive impairment, these devices become difficult to use, and, in some cases, problematic.
Little-Known Causes of Insomnia in Seniors
October 23, 2019
Researchers have discovered in recent years that sleep deprivation can lead to cognitive decline, diabetes, obesity, depression, and other problems.
Warnings About Dementia Supplement Scams
October 22, 2019
The vast majority of the “fountain of youth” products that make bold claims about warding off dementia are at best placebos and rip-offs.
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