Browsing: Retirement

Some Background If you live in a community property state with your spouse, or if you had lived in a community property state with your spouse…

So many aging parents are not facing their own health issues realistically. When asked, “how is your health these days?”, they say “Great”. And when you…

By Craig Miller, Next Avenue After more than 40 years as a broadcaster and journalist, I’ve found a new career. It doesn’t pay very well (OK,…

“I’m scared about my investments due to recent stock market declines, high inflation, and the jump in interest rates. Where do you think the markets are…

People fear the unknown. Are you one of them? Think of how you felt when you started a new job. Were you a bit anxious the…

Republicans in the House of Representatives are holding the federal government’s ability to pay its bills hostage to enact draconian cuts to a wide range of…

Our government is currently focusing on the mental health of elders, particularly the loneliness they experience. For those with aging loved ones, pandemic related social isolation…

Friday’s strong jobs report was a surprise. The unemployment rate is only 3.4% —lower than last month, lower than just before the pandemic, and just a…

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has moved to increase pay for home care aides and others who provide personal care for frail…

One of the things that limits textbook financial planning from offering the biggest benefits to wealth management clients and do-it-yourselfers is that the not-so-almighty dollar is…