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"
Employment for Retirees: A Look at Your Options August 13, 2017 Family Issues - If you can afford to retire without working, you’re lucky. Many retirees have to take a job after they retire for financial reasons. Others prefer to keep busy—and think of retirement as an opportunity to pursue work they love, rather than a paycheck. No matter what your reasons, here’s an overview of your options if … Continue reading "Employment for Retirees: A Look at Your Options"
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"
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"
Preparing the Elderly for the Next Big Storm: What You Can Do August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Superstorm Sandy’s victims included two toddlers from Staten Island—but the majority of the victims were elderly. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to storms and other natural disasters. While it’s true that the large amount of life experience elderly people have may make some better able to deal with natural disasters, it’s also true that the … Continue reading "Preparing the Elderly for the Next Big Storm: What You Can Do"
