Dear Raider, In early December, I came across a post on Facebook that showed an X-ray of a dog with an implanted pacemaker. The post read: “If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated … [Read more...]
Giving Back this Holiday Season
Dear Kiwi and Mango, The holidays are my favorite time of year. This year, my family will exchange gifts as normal, but we are realizing that we have way too many things. We are a bit late for this year, but in the future, we’d … [Read more...]
Are Personal Checks a Thing of the Past?
It’s the holiday season and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the rest of the shopping season approaching, many of us are shopping for that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Some of us shop online at Amazon to … [Read more...]
Making Thanksgiving Memorable with Grandchildren
Dear Kiwi and Mango, Happy Thanksgiving! My grandmother is joining us for dinner this year, as she does every year, but this year is different. She was diagnosed with dementia and it’s gotten progressively worse. I’d really … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find … [Read more...]
New Dementia Resource for Caregivers Now Available
Dear Raider, I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]
Is There a Check-in Service Specifically for Veterans?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, Recently, Mr. Farr wrote an article about a check-in service for seniors to combat loneliness and keep those who are aging in place safe. I was wondering if there are any similar programs specifically for … [Read more...]
How Can a Power of Attorney Protect You from Exploitation?
Dear Angel, I was recently listening to a true crime podcast and heard an alarming episode. A woman, Caroline, created a power of attorney for an older man, Charles, and moved into his California home. Charles died shortly … [Read more...]
What Do All These Estate Planning Terms Mean?
Dear Raider, I’m finally ready to get my Estate Planning documents done. When I talk to my friends and my husband, all these terms I’ve never heard of come up. Can you enlighten us on some of the common terms used in … [Read more...]
How Can I Locate an Old 401(k) Retirement Account?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am about to retire from federal employment. Before I worked for the government, I used to work at a company where I’m almost certain I had a 401(k) that they matched. I am doing my retirement planning … [Read more...]
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