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 to a dog in need after you pass. Pacemakers cannot be donated […]
Falling Prey to Financial Scams Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, They say that there is a correlation between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and falling prey to financial scams. Is this true and if so, what can we do if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora Layshun — Dear Cora, Yes, this appears to be true. Researchers at the University of […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a similar situation. I was told that support groups can be very helpful. I […]
October Is Long-Term Care Planning Month
Dear Raider, I read that it is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and last night Lester Holt talked about the rising cost of living for aging Americans. With most things continuing to rise in price, I can’t even imagine the cost of long-term care these days. Do you have any recent information about what someone could […]
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 dementia? Thanks for your help! Hal Pinmom — Dear Hal, You are not alone. […]
Top Considerations When Retiring Alone
Dear Angel, I am currently single and loving it and will be retiring in the next few years. Do you have any tips or considerations for those who are retiring solo? Thanks for your help! Alona Ghenn — Dear Alona, You are not alone in retiring alone! According to Pew Research, more than one in […]
Simplifying Things for Your Heirs
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am in the process of organizing my paperwork. I was thinking that I should put anything important that my children would need in one place, to make things easier if something should happen to me. Do you have any suggestions for how to simplify things for my children? Thanks for […]
Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
Dear Kiwi and Mango, A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually washed the writing off a check she put in her mailbox. I have never heard […]
One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
Dear Angel, I recently signed up for Medicare. What is the best place to go to find out about all of the offerings, including preventative care and chronic care management? Thanks for your help! Juan Stopp — Dear Juan, Coverage to Care initiative created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help […]
Can Alzheimer’s Symptoms Be Reversed? Sanjay Gupta Explains in Newest Documentary
Dear Angel, I recently read about “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” starring Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The documentary describes Alzheimer’s patient Cici Zerbe, who claims that her early Alzheimer’s symptoms have been reversed. This was after she participated in Dr. Dean Ornish’s clinical trial on how intensive lifestyle changes can halt the progression of early Alzheimer’s. Do […]
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 and estate planning, which got me to thinking about these things. How do […]
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? Also, are there any tips you can provide? Thanks for your help! Munn Knee — […]
How Estate Planning Helps You and Your Caregiver
Dear Angel, I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I heard that getting my estate planning and long-term care planning in order will not only help me but will help her, as my caregiver. If […]
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 Fundthefft — Dear Rhee, Unfortunately, this is correct. Last year, the IRS received […]
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 people like me with costly prescription drugs. What is that all about? Thanks so much for your […]
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 are missing out on tax deductions and tax savings! The following deductions could be very […]
What Do I Need to Do to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I have an LLC that owns a rental property. I understand that I need to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), per the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that was enacted on January 1, 2024. What do you know about this and […]
The Best Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
Dear Hayek, This year is my mother-in-law’s first Christmas in a nursing home. What are some thoughtful gift ideas to brighten her holidays, and what are some things we should keep in mind when shopping for her? Thanks so much for your help! Hollie Daise — Dear Hollie, Happy holidays! As you know, your time […]
Does Caring for a Pet Lower Your Dementia Risk?
Dear Angel, Happy National Cat Month! I am forever thankful for my cats and feel like every month should celebrate our feline friends. I read an article that said that adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to develop dementia. Is this the same for cat parents too? Thanks! Kat […]
Should You Tell Your Heirs What They Should Expect to Inherit?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, My wife and I are in the process of doing our estate planning documents. One decision we have yet to make is whether we should tell our heirs what they should expect to inherit, in advance. What are some things we should consider in making our decision about this? Thanks for […]
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