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Critter Corner: Making Seniors Wishes Come True and Planning for Charitable Giving 

Dear Hayek,  Every year, I give to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to help make dreams come true for children with critical illnesses. I heard there was a similar group for seniors and those in eldercare facilities. What do you … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How Can Seniors Make the Most of Financial Literacy Month?

Dear Angel, I just read that April is Financial Literacy Month. What are some things I should think about when it comes to estate planning and retirement planning this month? Thanks for your help! Fi Nanshill -- Dear … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How Can I Help My Husband Make Better Money Decisions?

Dear Hayek, My husband doesn’t always make the best decisions about money. He has come close to being scammed in the recent past. Do you know of any training he (and I) could take to protect us from financial exploitation? … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Are a Prenuptial Agreement and a Postnuptial Agreement Essentially the Same Thing?

Dear Kiwi and Mango, My brother is getting re-married and is on the fence about a prenuptial agreement. My husband and I actually have a postnuptial agreement. Aren’t they essentially the same thing? Which is preferable? Can … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Beware of Tax Season Scams!

Dear Raider, A friend of mine told me that there has been an uptick in tax season scams, where identity thefts and refund thefts are taking place. What is this all about so we can stay vigilant? Thanks for your help! Rhee … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Final Guidance Issued This Week to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Dear Kiwi and Mango, Although I’m on Medicare, the costs for my prescription drugs are still quite high, and frankly, I’m having trouble affording them. I heard something about a new guidance that was recently released to help … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Managing Stress and Anger as a Caregiver

Dear Angel, I’ve been a caregiver for my mother for a few years, and I experience feelings of anger inside sometimes. I feel guilty for having these emotions, but sometimes I just want to bury my head in a pillow and scream. … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How Do You Effectively Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital?

Dear Hayek, My father is undergoing treatments in the hospital. He depends on me when I am there, but I can’t be around as often as I would like to be because of my job. My father still has his wits about him, but he is … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: What Tax Deductions Should Seniors Know About this Year?

Dear Kiwi and Mango, We are filing our taxes this weekend. Are there any special tax deductions we should be aware of for seniors for the 2023 tax year? Thanks for your help! Dee Duxshuns --- Dear Dee, Many seniors … [Read more...]

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