Dear Magic, I read that the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report was recently released. There have been some alarming headlines about the future of Medicare, but I haven't seen anything about Social Security. Based on the findings in … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Mistakes Adult Siblings Make When Caregiving for a Parent
Posted on June 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Bebe, When I was growing up, I was the organized one who was responsible and did what he was told, and my sister was also pretty on-top of things. My brother--not so much. Now, we are at a point where we need to work … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: When Should I Make Changes to My Incapacity Plan?
Posted on June 8, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ribbit, I saw the unthinkable happen to a friend of mine in college, and like most college students, he didn't have incapacity planning in place. I saw it as a sign and got my own planning in order. Now that I graduated, I … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Including Grandchildren in Caregiving
Posted on June 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, My mother moved close by after my father passed away. She suffers from diabetes and has hip problems. My 13-year-old daughter, Bella, and my 9 year old, Rex, want to visit to help with grandmother's caregiving and … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Resources for Millennial CaregiversÂ
Posted on May 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, I am 22 years old and I am a caregiver for my 80 year old grandmother. It is both challenging and rewarding. She is in a wheelchair and needs help cooking, dressing, and shopping for groceries. I am often concerned … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Last Minute Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day
Posted on May 10, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I want to get something extra special for my mother. She is pretty tech savvy and enjoys the newest technology. I really don't know what the newest technology is for seniors who … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can I Use a Health Savings Account to Pay for Long-Term-Care Insurance or a Hybrid Life Insurance Policy?
Posted on May 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, I have a Health Savings Account through my work. Can I withdraw money tax-free from my health savings account to pay my long-term-care insurance premiums? If I can, is there a limit to the amount I can use? Does it … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Explaining Death and Dying to GrandchildrenÂ
Posted on April 27, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Bebe, My mother has a terminal illness and won't be around much longer. I have yet to tell my children, because I don't know the best way to explain it. Do you have any recommendations on how to tell children that their … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Why Are There So Many Problems With Prince’s Will Two Years After his Death?
Posted on April 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that Prince died two years ago, but his heirs have yet to inherit any of his 200 million dollar fortune. How can this be? Noah Money-Forthem ---- Dear Noah, It's true that it's been two … [Read more...]
