Increase in Scams Due to Covid
When people are vulnerable or in need, it’s lamentable that criminals come out of the woodwork to scam the innocent. On top of that, nobody needs reminding, especially these days, how many of us are in such a vulnerable condition. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially rich
Keep an Eye Out for Arbitration Clauses
In the case that you or your loved one has been badly injured by a nursing facility’s negligence or abuse that you need to sue. You would want a jury of your peers to decide whether and how much the facility should compensate you for your loss. However, you are at
Aging is Not a Bad Thing
If you think about it, aging is the sign of a successful life. After all, when you think about the alternative to aging, your perspective about getting older shifts. You should start seeking self-sufficiency for your retirement years well before the age of sixty-five. But, even if you have not
Late-Life Anxiety is More Common Than You Would Think
Anxiety frequently occurs in older Americans. Some reports estimate between 10 - 20% of seniors have generalized anxiety. This number could be even higher, as many often deny having psychological issues when asked by their doctors, focusing more on the physical symptoms anxiety can cause. In a recent article, Hany Abdelaal,
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Gaining in popularity across the United States, are continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), sometimes referred to as life plan communities. The goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though in different phase locations, during their aging process.
Alzheimer’s Prevention Gains Hope with New Drugs Therapy
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University found that pharmacological "chaperone therapy" can prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in mice according to recent research. Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that currently has no cure. Abnormal clumps (amyloid-beta plaques) and tangled fiber bundles (neurofibrillary or tau tangles) create brain
Dangers that Arise when Adding Owners to Accounts
I want to leave my bank accounts to my children when I’m gone. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea sounds better than it actually is. Yes, you would avoid court proceedings when you pass. But you’d put yourself at risk, at a time when you might need
Finding the Silver Linings Amidst a Global Pandemic
Record unemployment rates related to COVID-19 closing business have effected business owners and their workers, many of whom are 50 years and older. Though workers of all ages have felt the effects of unemployment or reduced working hours, older workers will fare worse upon re-entering the workforce. Research shows the
New Social Security Changes Coming with the New Year
Every October, The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program that take effect on January 1 of the next year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years. It is good practice to create what is
Estate Planning Checkup Article
You should check your estate planning documents every so often, to make sure they’re still good, especially with big life changes like births, marriages, divorces, and moving to another state. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, residences change. That’s why we recommend that you consult us for an