Retirement

Why is it so hard for people in their 60s, 70s and even 80s to admit they are changing with age? Believe me, I hate “ageism” as much as the next person, but fighting ageism doesn’t need to be synonymous with denial of the reality of aging, especially by those who have crossed the age

One of my favorite financial planning clients represents a story that is part success, part sadness. Betty, we’ll call her, married young and became a widow not long after. She never remarried, worked as a legal secretary, and lived in a neighborhood in Baltimore that could only be described as “rough,” where she was robbed

You’ve completed all the estate planning documents your lawyer recommended, do you really need to take another step? Yep! A letter of instruction can be an invaluable part of your estate plan. No matter how wealthy you are (or are not yet!) and no matter your family situation, there is vital information that you should

Annuities are setting sales records, thanks to higher interest rates, lower stock prices, and aging Baby Boomers. It’s been years since annuities were able to offer payouts comparable to today’s, and the annuities protect your principal and guarantee lifetime income. Since many people have significant portions of their retirement savings in IRAs or 401(k)s, they

How a retired Pennsylvania couple changed the lives of hundreds of struggling residents of affluent Chester County by challenging inflated real estate tax assessments on their mobile homes. Chester County, Pennsylvania, with its rolling farmland and proximity to both Philadelphia and the corporate haven of Wilmington, has the highest median income (nearly $110,000) and percentage

In May, inflation abated a bit and gasoline prices fell 19% — that should feel good at the household level. Inflation is mending and the general sentiment is that the Federal Reserve rate increases are on hold. What’s Your Inflation Language? ADVERTISEMENT How you refer to the current period of price hikes can signal what

As the only capable adult child with two difficult aging parents, Liana’s situation is not unique. The burden of trying to keep them safe falls squarely on her alone. And she has avoided for too long the unpleasant subjects she needs to discuss with them. They are in denial. They resist. They get angry when

U.S. sweats workers the best! A new report by Oxfam finds among 38 rich nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) the U.S. is first — number one! — among the bottom feeders in wages, worker protection and labor rights. The U.S. ranks 36 out of 38 in wage policies, Mexico is

A Medicare Advantage PPO (preferred provider organization) plan is an important option for many Medicare beneficiaries. If you’re getting ready to enroll in Medicare or perhaps considering changing plans during the Open Enrollment Period in the fall, here are 10 important things to know. 1. There are two types of PPO plans. In 2023, 40%

In May, inflation abated a bit and gasoline prices fell 19% — that should feel good at the household level. Inflation is mending and sentiment is that the Fed won’t raise rates tomorrow. What’s your inflation language? How you refer to the current period of price hikes signals what you believe causes inflation. Say “Demand