AgingOptionsAccording to a very recent survey, tens of millions of Americans – including both the uninsured and those with insurance – face severe financial hardship each year due to medical bills. This survey, conducted by the New York Times and the Kaiser Family Foundation, was summarized in an eye-opening article we found on the blog … Read more
It happens all too often, even in families with little history of bickering: arguments can erupt between adult siblings over the care of an aging Mom or Dad. Sometimes these fights become years-long feuds, even ending up in court. When that happens, everyone loses, and family bonds can be stretched past the breaking point. We … Read more
Whenever we sit down with clients to plan for their retirement, it’s always interesting finding out their answer to a simple question: “How long do you expect to live?” Clearly none of us knows the future, but the predicted answer to this simple question carries a lot of weight. That’s because a critical aspect of … Read more
One of the most important choices a retiree must make is where he or she will live. Choosing the right housing option among the growing number of choices available can be a daunting task! How do you find the right balance of affordability, appropriate care, adequate resources and appealing quality of life? Maybe you’re starting … Read more
Reverse mortgages are on the rise once again. One industry news source reported that the number of reverse mortgages, also known as HECM for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, jumped more than 6.6% in 2015, after declining somewhat in 2014. These financial instruments allow qualifying borrowers aged 62 or older to tap into the equity in … Read more
When it comes to popular experts on financial planning, few names carry more familiarity – and more weight – than Jane Bryant Quinn. She has been a nationally syndicated columnist on financial matters for decades, writing in Newsweek and the Washington Post. She produces a regular column on finance for the AARP and has her … Read more
If you’re caring for an aging parent or parents, chances are almost 100% that you’ve either had to deal with Mom or Dad’s stubbornness, or you will someday. None of us wants to be a burden to our loved ones. But as our parents age, their physical frailty and possible loss of mental acuity put … Read more
Here in the U.S., our population is aging – but the number of geriatric care specialists is declining. And that spells a brewing health care crisis among seniors, according to a recently published article in the New York Times. You can access the article here. We have repeatedly emphasized how important it is for seniors … Read more
It seems as though every few weeks we run across a new option for senior housing. As we always emphasize with our clients and in our seminars, the choice of housing is one of the most important ones we’ll make as we age. After all, no one wants to be a burden to his or … Read more
It’s a role more and more adults will play at some point: serving as caregivers to their aging parents. According to a study by Northwestern Mutual Insurance, nearly 40% of Americans surveyed say they are, or have been, a caregiver to someone with health concerns or special needs, not including children. And as we live … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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