A nuance of estate planning that I learned about recently is the complications of transferring guns of a decedent. It’s not like designating your Grammy’s parrot brooch to the most fashionable grandchild. Here to explain more is attorney Chris Hornbaker. Thanks to Chris for answering these basic questions of mine. If You Own Firearms,…
It may sound like something out of Ocean’s 12, but motion detection technology is becoming a quiet safety net for older adults who want to age in place, especially those living alone. These systems use discreet sensors to learn daily patterns and flag changes that might signal a fall, illness, or confusion, allowing families or…
These days, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia would have more options than ever for housing that offers community and financial savings. Senior cohousing Think of senior cohousing as the real‑life Golden Girls reboot. Everyone has a private home, but there are shared kitchens, gardens, and common houses where the coffee (and gossip) are…
Occasionally people ask if they should have their adult children sit in on their retirement planning appointments. While I am all for meeting the whole family, the answer to this question depends on your situation. For some, letting Junior know that there is wealth at the end of the parental life rainbow might leave them…
I’m trying to think of an expression, like “counting your chickens before the eggs hatch” that applies to considering inheritance as part of your financial plan. Or maybe, with egg prices what they are, we are just hoping to inherit a healthy chicken coop. Anyway, a topic of conversation that often comes up in planning…
A truism about social norms in America is that people would much rather talk about their uterine fibroids with perfect strangers than discuss money with those closest to them. Here are three quick tips and three pitfalls to avoid when talking about money with your honey. Schedule Regular Money Talks Set aside time regularly, maybe…
A client math problem that I often work on goes something like this: Jeff and Mandy have a baby. Mandy just got a much deserved promotion with a fat raise and is eager to continue building on her career success. Jeff would be happy to stay home and take care of sweet baby Slayer (Jeff…
Maybe on Valentine’s Day you made a loving commitment to take your relationship to the next level. Could be engagement, buying a house together, or sharing an abode. The more you commit to a person, the more you commit to their finances, so now is the time to start off on the right foot. Herewith,…
“Because what are finances, really, besides an ongoing series of personal decisions?” ~ Quote from Team Lemonade. I love this concept because it reminds us that money isn’t just numbers. It’s a means to create a life that expresses our values and priorities. You loved that your partner introduced fun and spontaneity into your…
You can picture it now: Gathered around the warm fire, drinking hot chocolate with your grandkids, everyone’s cheeks red from a lovely day of skiing. Or maybe gathered around the barbque on your deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, watching the grandchildren make sandcastles, everyone’s cheeks red from sunburn. Either way, you have a vision…
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