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Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions for Grandparents
(As posted on Kiplinger.com on December 26, 2018.) Happy New Year! The ball is about to drop, and the revelry is just beginning; there’s no better time to reflect upon last year and consider some changes for 2019. Are you dreading the phrase, “New Year’s...
Averting a Future Health Crisis
We all know that the U.S. is "greying", the over 65 age segment is forecasted to be well over 98 million, more than double today's number, and account for nearly 25% of the total population in a mere 30 years. What many do not know Alzheimer's will also more than...
How To Research The Right Cars Online
Purchasing a car can often feel like an overwhelming task. Along with the excitement of owning a new vehicle comes the importance of making an informed decision about which type of car to buy, where to buy it, and what to watch out for. Fortunately, the time and...
Choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Can be Difficult
It takes an Act of Congress to make changes to Medicare and in April of 2015 Congress made a major change to what benefits insurance companies are allowed to offer. Under the Medicare Access & Chip Re-authorization Act (MACRA) Insurance companies will no longer be...
Gray Divorce: Breaking Up is Hard to Do for Seniors
Since 1990, the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has doubled, and more than doubled for those over the age of 65. “At a time when divorce rates for other age groups has stabilized or dropped, fully one out of every four people experiencing divorce...
Retirement: The Scariest Word?
When work ends, your time will be all your own. While that may be exciting, it can also be daunting. Here are some practical ideas on how to define the next chapter of your life“Retirement” can be a scary word. Webster defines “retired” as: “withdrawn from one’s...