If you have trouble sleeping, you might want to think about what—and when—you eat. One rule of thumb is to avoid eating anything 30 minutes before bedtime. Another is to make sure your after-dinner snacks are on the lighter side. For example, don’t reach for that slice of leftover pizza right before you go to… Read More »
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Some Thoughts About The Purchase Of Long-Term Care Insurance
The United States Department of Health and Human Services estimates that approximately 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care. Contrary to what many people believe, Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care. Given the cost of such care, it makes sense to consider your options, in… Read More »
Should You Ever Borrow Money From Your 401(k)?
I recently came across an interesting article in USA Today about borrowing money from retirement accounts, and whether it is ever a good idea to do so. The article cited some surprising statistics. For example, a new study by TIAA-CREF showed that one in three Americans with a retirement plan have taken out a loan… Read More »
Lessons In Estate Planning From Casey Kasem
If you have spent time online or watching the news recently, you have probably heard about Casey Kasem’s disturbing final weeks. The legendary host of American Top 40 and longtime voice of Shaggy from Scooby Doo passed away last weekend at the age of 82. There are so many lessons to be learned from Casey’s… Read More »
Three Budget Proposals That Could Hurt Your Retirement Plan
A recent article in Forbes discusses three proposals in President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2015 that could disrupt retirement plans nationwide. It’s a fairly long article, which I invite you to read in full by clicking here, but here are the “highlights.” Mandatory minimum distributions on Roth IRAs. Unlike traditional IRAs and other retirement… Read More »
Meditation May Help Seniors Cope With Loneliness
I recently came across an article describing how meditation may provide seniors with both psychological and physical benefits. A study conducted at UCLA found that meditation might reduce feelings of loneliness and the expression of certain genes that cause inflammation. The study involved 40 people between the ages of 55 and 85, who were assigned… Read More »
The Arlington Elder Abuse Task Force
I am on the Arlington Elder Abuse Task Force for this Town Forum. The Mission Statement is: “The Arlington Elder Abuse Task Force is a community-based team of organizations and individuals committed to providing public education and resources to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, fraud, and financial exploitation of all seniors in Arlington.” Please… Read More »
Eyes Wide Open—What You Need To Know Before Remarrying In Retirement
Several weeks ago, I posted an article about senior dating and some of the resources available to help seniors who are divorced or widowed find a new partner. The article also mentioned that for various reasons, many seniors who do meet that special someone are reluctant to get remarried. But what if you do want… Read More »
The Tip Of A Lifetime
I recently came across an uplifting story that I want to share with you. It’s about a young woman named Melissa Manier, who was working as a waitress at a restaurant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to help pay her way through college. One day, she was waiting on an elderly gentleman who frequented the restaurant, a… Read More »
Estate Planning Is No Game, Especially When You Own A Professional Sports Team
While virtually everyone can benefit from having an estate plan of his or her own, proper planning is particularly important for people of means—for example, owners of professional sports teams. Let’s take a look at what happened following the death of three such owners. Joseph Robbie Joseph Robbie was a highly successful businessman and attorney…. Read More »