The most important things to have in your possession when you are caring for aging parents – or if you’re in a position where you ever might care for them – are powers of attorney. And the powers are not one set of paperwork – they are two. The first kind of power of … [Read more...]
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Life Settlements: An Introduction
As you may know, many seniors who are aging in place need more money to live comfortably through their golden years. This is especially true when faced with unforeseen expenses such as assisted living and long-term care. The urgency of finding a significant amount of money … [Read more...]
Summer Money Saving Energy Tips for Seniors
Most everyone is looking for ways to save money; especially seniors who are aging in place. One way to do that is to reduce the amount of energy used every month. Here are a few ideas for ways you can either cut back or things you can change that can help reduce your monthly … [Read more...]
The Five Key Risks All Retirees Face
by Jeff Helms, CFA Over the next twenty years, roughly 79 million Americans will cross the threshold to retirement, joining the millions of folks that are already retired. Welcome to what we call “Generation R”. The Retirement Generation. In my years of retirement … [Read more...]
10 Steps You Can Take to Get the Coverage You Deserve
Health insurance costs are rising at an alarming rate. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee premiums have increased 70% since 2000. During the same period, wages rose just 15%. Unfortunately, while insurance costs are rising, the … [Read more...]
Energy Saving Tips Help Seniors Save Money During Winter Months
Energy saving tips for seniors for WinterWith rising electric, coal and natural gas prices, people everywhere will be facing higher bills this winter. Seniors, however, face a tough road when their fixed income needs to go more towards their energy bills. There are several things … [Read more...]
Holiday Spending Tips for Everyone
It's no surprise that the Internet is brewing with tips and commentary about spending during the holidays; they are popping up like apples in a barrel. One in particular that comes to mind is from Jennifer Openshaw over at MarketWatch. Her common sense tips for managing your … [Read more...]
