With Halloween upon us, now is the time when we present you with this year’s scariest & creepiest stories.From posthumous messages from loved ones to Alzheimer's being contagious, we uncovered some scary ground. To … [Read more...]
Spooky or Reassuring? Posthumous Messages from Loved Ones
Image from express.co.ukImagine you had a letter from someone who was likely to pass away – could you resist reading it? Morgan received a letter from her cancer-stricken brother-in-law, Jack, to be opened after his … [Read more...]
Mandating Overtime Pay for In-Home Caregivers
My mother-in-law, Stella, lives alone in her home in Florida, and her health has been declining for some time. About a year ago, we hired an in-home caregiver for her who comes 4 hours every day from a local agency. Now her … [Read more...]
Veterans DON’T Delay (3-Year Look-Back is Imminent)
Photo from discoveryvillages.com.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps veterans and their families by providing supplemental tax-free income through the VA Special Pension with the Aid and Attendance benefit. The Aid … [Read more...]
Giving Money to Your Children (while you’re still alive)
Janet's granddaughter, Grace, recently got accepted to veterinary school. Janet is thrilled at this huge accomplishment, and would like to give Grace a gift of $40,000 ($10,000 a year), to help her pay for school, so she wouldn't … [Read more...]
Don’t Attempt this on Your Own
Q. My Aunt Linda is very stubborn. She has been divorced twice, has three kids, two step-children, and a grandchild on the way. She did her estate planning documents when she was married to her first husband, and insists on making … [Read more...]
Is Alzheimer’s Contagious?
There are currently 5.2 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s, and the number is expected to triple by 2050. It has long been believed that Alzheimer's is caused only by age and genetics, but new research says … [Read more...]
Living with Fewer Rights than a Convicted Felon
Q. My 30-year-old cousin, Donnie, is intellectually disabled. He works at the Wendy's near my house, serving burgers and greeting customers with a smile. He has a bank account, saves most of the money he earns, makes a mean chili, … [Read more...]