Senior Housing: Making The Best DecisionAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-When it comes to living arrangements, senior citizens have lots of options to choose from. Some seniors live independently at home while others move into assisted living facilities. Furthermore, some seniors hire caregivers to help them so they can continue to live at home. The living situation of a senior citizen depends upon how much … Continue reading "Senior Housing: Making The Best Decision"
Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t DoAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-Getting contacted by a debt collector can be an intimidating—even frightening—event. Debt collectors often use aggressive tactics to get people to pay up—and these tactics are sometimes located on the shady side of the legality line. The Federal Trade Commission attempts to prevent this through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which forbids abusive, unfair, … Continue reading "Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do"
Traveling With Pets: Do’s and Don’tsAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer WilliamsonFamily Issues-It’s the end of the summer travel season—and some travelers are gearing up to take advantage of off-peak prices. If you’re a pet lover, you may want to bring your pet with you on your next vacation. If so, here are some guidelines for traveling with a pet. Know when a pet isn’t an appropriate … Continue reading "Traveling With Pets: Do’s and Don’ts"
Housing Trends for seniorsAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-During the working years, people build homes, raise families, and settle down. They go on vacation, remodel, landscape, garden, create home projects that they can be proud of, and share memories. For these reasons and many more, a lot of people are staying put right where they are after they retire. Instead of packing up … Continue reading "Housing Trends for seniors"
Mom or Dad Moving In? How to Deal With a Multi-Generational Household August 13, 2017 Family Issues - More and more older Americans are moving back in with their kids—and their grandkids. Approximately 49 million Americans, or about 16% of the total population, live in a household with two adult generations as of 2008, according to the Pew Research Center. And the number is likely to be higher now—as the economic crash has … Continue reading "Mom or Dad Moving In? How to Deal With a Multi-Generational Household"
Relocating for Retirement? 3 Tips for a Stress-Free Move August 13, 2017 Family Issues - For many retirees today, the first order of business after retiring is moving to a more forgiving climate or moving closer to children and grandchildren. And, many retirees who relocate for retirement do so with the goal of finding a comfortable, smaller home that makes it possible for them to age in place. Being in … Continue reading "Relocating for Retirement? 3 Tips for a Stress-Free Move"
Top 9 Retirement Destinations in the US for Senior Citizens August 13, 2017 Family Issues - There are many factors that make a city or town the perfect retirement destination. A mild climate, a low crime rate, ease of access to public transportation, proximity of good hospitals, low housing and cost-of-living expenses, and low taxes on property, pensions, and social security are just a few. But in reality, there is no … Continue reading "Top 9 Retirement Destinations in the US for Senior Citizens"
Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Getting contacted by a debt collector can be an intimidating—even frightening—event. Debt collectors often use aggressive tactics to get people to pay up—and these tactics are sometimes located on the shady side of the legality line. The Federal Trade Commission attempts to prevent this through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which forbids abusive, unfair, … Continue reading "Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do"
How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Son or Daughter-in-Law August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Gaining a new son or daughter-in-law can be a source of joy. But it can also be a source of stress for parents. The new in-law is now a member of your family—that you didn’t get to choose. The new in-law may do things differently or have a different outlook than the rest of your … Continue reading "How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Son or Daughter-in-Law"
Traveling With Pets: Do’s and Don’ts August 13, 2017 Family Issues - It’s the end of the summer travel season—and some travelers are gearing up to take advantage of off-peak prices. If you’re a pet lover, you may want to bring your pet with you on your next vacation. If so, here are some guidelines for traveling with a pet. Know when a pet isn’t an appropriate … Continue reading "Traveling With Pets: Do’s and Don’ts"
Should You Take Your Pension Payments in a Lump Sum? Pros and Cons. August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Most people aren’t lucky enough to get a pension. But if you’re one of the few Americans who is offered one through a private employer or the federal government, you have a decision to make. Should you take your pension in monthly installments—or withdraw it in a lump sum? Here are a few factors that … Continue reading "Should You Take Your Pension Payments in a Lump Sum? Pros and Cons."
Saving for Retirement Late in Life: Tips for Success August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Theoretically, you’re supposed to start saving for retirement in your twenties. But not everyone is in a position to do that—and for some people, unexpected personal disasters or stock market crashes can wipe out retirement savings no matter how carefully they saved. If you’re building—or rebuilding—your retirement savings later in life, here are a few … Continue reading "Saving for Retirement Late in Life: Tips for Success"
