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How to Avoid 5 Common Regrets as You Age

July 26, 2016

Would we have made the same decisions or made other choices? Take action to avoid five common regrets. 1. Spending Enough Time with Loved Ones How do we make up for lost time when time seems to be disappearing? Many people wish they had spent more time with friends and family once the sands in […]

5 Ways to Avoid Elderly Financial Abuse

July 21, 2016

Seniors have worked hard to accumulate their finances regardless of the amount. The following five steps help prevent elderly financial abuse. Talk to a Financial Representative Banks and credit unions are now taking steps to prevent their customers from becoming victims. Spending time discussing precautions with a financial advisor and identifying suspicious transactions on accounts […]

5 Popular Ways to Enjoy Retirement

July 19, 2016

Ironically as retirement approaches it sometimes becomes overwhelming with desires and financial ability. The following suggestions may help facilitate plans for your next chapter in life. 1. See the World One popular choice is world travel. Finances are a crucial aspect of travelling. Other retirees have discovered less expensive means to achieve these dreams. One […]

5 Financial Benefits to Assisted Living

July 12, 2016

Just like any budget, rent is not the only line item and when all things are put into perspective, you will find there are significant financial benefits for those living in the assisted living community. 1. Get a Tax Break It’s a little known fact that seniors receiving long-term care in a home or community […]

Good Old Dr. Seuss

June 23, 2016

He recognized the importance of liking yourself and rejoicing in the uniqueness of being “you.” Each of us is our own best friend whether we like it or not. Knowing best what pleases or displeases us; realizing our own strengths and weaknesses is an exclusive strength. Do people change? Yes, they do. Do people’s perceptions […]

Defining Direction

June 14, 2016

I literally visualized driving “up” to Canada and “down” to Texas. Having a compass point was useless…a needle pointing North never told me which way I should point myself. Directions became even more complicated when I lived in sunny San Diego. NO ONE went West unless they wanted to fall into the ocean. Telling direction […]

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