Home care cottages can be a boon if you have an older parent who still wishes to live more independently, but needs a little extra care. The truth is, when a family member needs help looking after themselves, we always want to help. Welcoming them into our homes is a natural way to show that you care and are willing to support them. But, what if …
6 Ways a Daily Money Manager Can Set You Up for a Smooth Retirement
If you’re preparing for retirement, there are a few key steps a Daily Money Manager can help you take to ensure a smooth, successful transition. As a Daily Money Manager, I help people with all sorts of personal financial tasks. This includes everything from paying day-to-day bills to organizing insurance claims and tax records. I’m often asked …
Aging in Place Aging in place is an idea that can help you or your loved ones continue living a full life in the home of your choice. It isn't about growing old; it is about being prepared for the changes in your life that occur as you grow older. Learn what aging in place means and how planning now will help you keep building your best life. The …
Estate Planning: Four Documents Everyone Needs
When they hear the phrase “estate planning”, many people assume that the information that follows is for the wealthy. After all, most people don’t think of their money and property as an estate. But estate planning isn’t just about who gets what when you die. It also covers things like who makes decisions about the medical care you might need at …
Aging in Place Planning
Aging in place planning can help you, your family and your community. Aging in place is a good solution for many people for a specific period of time in their life who are staying in the home of their choice for as long as they are able. Aging in place it isn’t the answer to every problem you will have as you grow older, nor will it guarantee …
Elderly Phone Scams
There are a slew of new elderly phone scams being used to trick older people out of money. One such is called the Grandparent Scam. According to True Link Financial, scams like these cost older people an estimated $36 billion in a given year. These new elderly phone scams have a unique way of getting older folks to part with their money ... they …