Since 2007, my opinions on reverse mortgages have been mixed. Today, I re-examine my previous articles and prior concerns, due to Bank of America’s monumental announcement Friday that it is exiting the reverse mortgage … [Read more...]
Changes occur in way older bodies handle pharmaceuticals
At 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home, and enjoyed working in her garden and canning peaches. It was becoming harder to motivate herself, to get up in the mornings and achieve the day's tasks. She disclosed to her … [Read more...]
Parents of Special Needs Kids: Getting Help From Others Without Forfeiting Federal Benefits
Did you know that in the U.S. alone, about 200,000 people under the age of 65 require long term care? In the D.C. Metro area, about 40,000 children are considered "Special Needs."Many families are unsure how to plan financially … [Read more...]
How to spot elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Many elderly people rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is for physical needs or emotional needs, as people grow older they tend to need more and more help from others. This dependence on … [Read more...]
Premarital Issues in Second Marriages
A client who is considering a second (or third or more) marriage often has more complicated estate planning needs than a single client or a client who has been married only once. A premarital agreement can be key to protecting a … [Read more...]
The most affordable, healthy foods for adults
Maybe your New Year's resolution for 2011 was to shave off a few pounds, cholesterol points or both -- but one thing is for sure -- gyms across the country never seem quite as populated in February as early January. Some struggle … [Read more...]