by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Financial abuse of the elderly is a growing problem in America, and family members – especially those who live a long distance from an elderly loved one – need to be aware of both the symptoms of financial abuse and the remedies available.Here are some...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
A recent study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Divorcing in later life brings a whole new set of challenges, chief among them the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
As we age and near retirement, the financial decisions we make tend to have repercussions that can linger long into retirement. If you are even a decade or more away from retirement, committing any of these five money mistakes can come back to haunt you:1. Too much...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
The AARP Public Policy Institute conducted a survey on how the recession has changed the lives of older American workers, and finds that the recovery for many will be long and slow and for some, it may never come.AARP says that the jobless rate for older workers...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A California Power of Attorney for Health Care allows you to assign someone to make medical decisions according to your wishes in the event that you are no longer able to speak for yourself. Most people name a spouse, close friend, or relative who knows them well.Here...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A Wall Street Journal interview with reporter and editor Rachel Emma Silverman, author of The Wall Street Journal Complete Estate-Planning Guidebook, provides some useful information on taking control of your assets:Although making an estate plan takes time, money and...
