Social Security is a Dead Man Walking: You Need a Plan B!
Social Security is dead. It just hasn’t stopped twitching. This is the only conclusion that I can come to after reviewing all of the available data and considering the political and social environment that we are likely to face over the next 20-30 years.
In fact, the more I think about Social Security, the more I believe that everyone, from recent retirees to Millennials need to assume that this safety net will disappear, in whole, or in part, within the next few decades. Read More
What Happens If You Die Before Your Elderly Parents?
Many Baby Boomers have parents living into their 80s and 90s, and often these elderly individuals are in need of support from family as they have limited resources…
Read MoreTravel and Coronavirus – What You Need to Know About Your Insurance Options
With the outbreak of Coronavirus, you might be worried about your travel plans. This article’s intention is to offer some insight to assist you with the decisions you may need to make…
Read MoreCBD – A Boomer Health Trend to Watch in 2020
This is the time of year when pundits make their annual predictions about which trends or products will be hot (and which will not) over the next 12 months. Given my passion for all things related to getting and staying healthy…
Read MoreThe New Year’s Resolution that Will Save You the Most in Health Care Costs
Just the other day, I was talking with one of my clients, and we both couldn’t believe that it was almost the new year! Of course, we started talking about New Year’s resolutions and whether or not we participated in this ritual…
Read MoreHow “Prehab” Can Help to Shorten Surgery Recovery Time
Are you facing surgery and wondering how long you’ll be laid up doing rehab? If so, now is a great time to get started on a ”prehab” program instead! Ask any athlete about the importance following a training program before every competition…
Read MoreGlance Back, Move Forward: 8 Financial Ideas for Over 50s to End the Year on a Solid Note
With the end of 2019 drawing near, it’s time to figure out how to be financially wise to our best advantage. For those of you over 50, it’s time to put money into your own or a spousal IRA. The limit is $7,000…
Read MoreHow to Protect Ourselves and Our Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
It’s time to talk about something that may make many of us very uncomfortable. In fact, we may become so uncomfortable that we may rather ignore – or at least minimize – the issue. I am talking about elder abuse…
Read More60 Ways to Get More from Life after Retirement
Reaching retirement is a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, after decades of following other peoples’ rules, there is a sense of relief that you will finally get to live the way that you want to. On the other hand…
Read MoreWant to Achieve Lifelong Wellness After 60? Follow These 5 Steps!
Modern medicine has a way of keeping us alive even when our health is terrible. The United States Census Bureau reported that the 90-year-old are among the fastest growing demographic. Read More