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Preparing Boomers for the Finance Sandwich Squeeze
Baby-boomers are called the sandwich generation—and with good reason. They were expecting to pay for their own retirement and their children’s college education; but now recession upon recession has toppled their elderly parents’ savings, and Boomers find that they...
Estate Planning As A Multi-Generational Affair
Creating an estate plan is a very personal matter; the planning party usually consists of you, your partner, and your attorney. Although you may consider and provide for your extended family, they are not often a part of the planning process itself. However, there are...
Estate Planning Is Easier Than You Think
Have you ever seen the “1001 Must Do” books series? 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, or maybe 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die? Let’s face it, 1001 things is a lot of pressure! This is why we like this...
Facing the Future with Long Term Care
November 2010 is Long Term Care Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to talk about your thoughts, concerns, and plans for your own long term care. According to this article by Ken Dychtwald, PhD, “average life expectancy is now at 78 and rising. And, if...
The Quiet Devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a recent report put out by the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. Chances are that you or someone you know has been touched by this illness. In spite of these overwhelming statistics, Alzheimer’s continues to be a...
Just Say No? Medical Marijuana in Nursing Homes
The legalization of marijuana is on the ballot in California this November, but California isn’t the only part of the country where marijuana is making news. The use of marijuana for medical purposes is being debated around the nation—especially as concerns elderly...
How to Find the Best Long-Term Care Policy
As the average life-span increases—and the cost of medical care along with it—more and more people are beginning to see the need for long-term care insurance. Simply having a retirement plan isn’t enough anymore. Saving for retirement now means not only saving for...
“Nothing Says Romance More Than A Prenuptial Contract.”
You may have your doubts about the sentiment above (which is also the opening line of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal) but many couples are beginning to see the truth of this statement. Younger couples, older couples embarking on second marriages, and...
Take Care in Making Large Gifts to Heirs
Do you have a provision in your will or trust to pass your house on to your kids when you die? If so, you may want to consider giving the house to them now, before the end of the year. According to this article in the New York Times, doing so could be beneficial to...
Plan Ahead to Avoid Financial Pitfalls in 2011
A recent article in U.S. News and World Report points out that although “the Great Recession may technically be over... Consumers [still] don't want to spend and are still slowly digging their way out of the mountain of mortgage and personal debt that helped fuel the...
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