Getting Married Later in Life: Should You Have a Prenup? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - There’s nothing romantic about a prenuptial agreement. Signing one may indicate to your spouse that you don’t have faith that the marriage will last—or that you don’t trust them to behave fairly in the event of a divorce. But if the worst happens and you do get divorced, there are some situations in which you … Continue reading "Getting Married Later in Life: Should You Have a Prenup?" Is It Time to Stop Driving? Signs to Watch For August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Most people want to keep driving as long as they can. It’s not easy giving up the keys—it often means a loss of independence as well as mobility. But aging brings with it many issues that can interfere with a person’s ability to drive safely. Here are a few signs that it may be time … Continue reading "Is It Time to Stop Driving? Signs to Watch For" Taking Care of an Elderly Pet August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - As your pet ages, his metabolism slows—and his bone density decreases. Advanced age means your dog or cat can experience reduced appetite, increased fragility, and increased risk of arthritis, urinary incontinence, and even major diseases such as cancer. Pets are more delicate as they age—but you can still give your dog or cat a good … Continue reading "Taking Care of an Elderly Pet" Should You Save for the Kids’ College-Or Retirement? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - A large financial burden is put on parents these days. In addition to making enough to live comfortably, you’re expected to save hundreds of thousands of dollars for retirement—through careful investing throughout your adult life. In addition, you’re supposed to pay for college—and the cost for that can be in the tens of thousands per … Continue reading "Should You Save for the Kids’ College-Or Retirement?" Dealing with Debt After Death: Your Rights & Responsibilities August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - If you’re mourning the death of a spouse or loved one, the last person you want to hear from is a debt collector. However, it’s not unusual for creditors to try to collect on the debts of deceased persons by contacting surviving spouses and family members—sometimes illegally. In many cases, you may not legally be … Continue reading "Dealing with Debt After Death: Your Rights & Responsibilities" What to Take With You in a Natural Disaster August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - The most important thing to be aware of when considering what documents to save in case of a natural disaster is this: no document is worth your life. If danger is imminent, get out of the house—don’t worry about finding copies of your will or birth certificate first. Most legal documents, such as social security … Continue reading "What to Take With You in a Natural Disaster" Are You Eligible for Payment for Family Caregiving? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Over 70 million people provide home caregiving for a family member or close friend. These people are usually not health care professionals, and they often have full-time jobs and family obligations as well. But caring for an elderly person can be a full-time job in itself—and many have to quit their jobs to provide elderly … Continue reading "Are You Eligible for Payment for Family Caregiving?" Six Worst Things to Say to a Grieving Widow or Widower August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Nobody knows what to say when a friend’s spouse dies. Of course you want to say the right thing—but in the face of such an enormous weight of grief, everything you say can sound trite. Still, there are better things to say—and worse things. Here’s a list of things to avoid—and suggestions for better options. … Continue reading "Six Worst Things to Say to a Grieving Widow or Widower"
Getting Married Later in Life: Should You Have a Prenup? August 13, 2017 Family Issues - There’s nothing romantic about a prenuptial agreement. Signing one may indicate to your spouse that you don’t have faith that the marriage will last—or that you don’t trust them to behave fairly in the event of a divorce. But if the worst happens and you do get divorced, there are some situations in which you … Continue reading "Getting Married Later in Life: Should You Have a Prenup?"
Is It Time to Stop Driving? Signs to Watch For August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Most people want to keep driving as long as they can. It’s not easy giving up the keys—it often means a loss of independence as well as mobility. But aging brings with it many issues that can interfere with a person’s ability to drive safely. Here are a few signs that it may be time … Continue reading "Is It Time to Stop Driving? Signs to Watch For"
Taking Care of an Elderly Pet August 13, 2017 Family Issues - As your pet ages, his metabolism slows—and his bone density decreases. Advanced age means your dog or cat can experience reduced appetite, increased fragility, and increased risk of arthritis, urinary incontinence, and even major diseases such as cancer. Pets are more delicate as they age—but you can still give your dog or cat a good … Continue reading "Taking Care of an Elderly Pet"
Should You Save for the Kids’ College-Or Retirement? August 13, 2017 Family Issues - A large financial burden is put on parents these days. In addition to making enough to live comfortably, you’re expected to save hundreds of thousands of dollars for retirement—through careful investing throughout your adult life. In addition, you’re supposed to pay for college—and the cost for that can be in the tens of thousands per … Continue reading "Should You Save for the Kids’ College-Or Retirement?"
Dealing with Debt After Death: Your Rights & Responsibilities August 13, 2017 Family Issues - If you’re mourning the death of a spouse or loved one, the last person you want to hear from is a debt collector. However, it’s not unusual for creditors to try to collect on the debts of deceased persons by contacting surviving spouses and family members—sometimes illegally. In many cases, you may not legally be … Continue reading "Dealing with Debt After Death: Your Rights & Responsibilities"
What to Take With You in a Natural Disaster August 13, 2017 Family Issues - The most important thing to be aware of when considering what documents to save in case of a natural disaster is this: no document is worth your life. If danger is imminent, get out of the house—don’t worry about finding copies of your will or birth certificate first. Most legal documents, such as social security … Continue reading "What to Take With You in a Natural Disaster"
Are You Eligible for Payment for Family Caregiving? August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Over 70 million people provide home caregiving for a family member or close friend. These people are usually not health care professionals, and they often have full-time jobs and family obligations as well. But caring for an elderly person can be a full-time job in itself—and many have to quit their jobs to provide elderly … Continue reading "Are You Eligible for Payment for Family Caregiving?"
Six Worst Things to Say to a Grieving Widow or Widower August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Nobody knows what to say when a friend’s spouse dies. Of course you want to say the right thing—but in the face of such an enormous weight of grief, everything you say can sound trite. Still, there are better things to say—and worse things. Here’s a list of things to avoid—and suggestions for better options. … Continue reading "Six Worst Things to Say to a Grieving Widow or Widower"
