Couples often bring children into their marriage from a prior marriage or union and then have children together. This is often referred to as a blended family. Blended families highlight the need for careful estate planning to make sure the…
Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more commonplace. An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits to a person who has an emotional or mental…
Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to disperse of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating…
Family members have a natural desire to assist in providing care to their aging relatives. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of…
Many parents feel uncomfortable talking to their kids about their wealth. Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo. Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talk…
Turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels. Before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to…
During this COVID-19 pandemic, you should be asking the following question: if you or a loved one comes down with a life-threatening illness, how far would you want extreme life-prolonging measures to be tried? For us who are particularly vulnerable…
Your senior years should not be plagued with money woes. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health…
Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise.…
In France, proposals to raise the retirement age are met with street protests. Yet around the world, the retirement age is creeping up; in the United States, it is moving up from 65 to 67. In fact, 2019 research shows…