Browsing: Retirement

This is the hottest summer ever, news reports tell us. We stay inside, we use air conditioning, we hydrate well. But some aging parents who live…

There’s one decision you can make—and commit to—that gives you the best shot at attaining financial independence. It’s not something everyone can do, but if you…

Should “I Love You” Mean Pooled Finances? There was a recent column in the financial press with financial advisers commenting on whether couples should pool their…

Simple Definition of Descendant Here is a simple definition of “descendant” from a trust document: “References in this Trust Agreement to a person’s “children,” “grandchildren,” and…

Fascinated with the rapidly emerging technology of ChatGPT, I wanted to check it out. What would it do with a general question about aging parents, my…

The decision to invest in stocks or other risky assets depends on factors such as age, savings, and personal needs. If you’re well into retirement, have…

My father was a lifelong member of the local Steamfitters union. When he hung up his green work cap for good in 1982, he enrolled in…

Looking for the best places to live around the world? There’s no better source than expats, who have a unique POV on what it’s like to…

While many states have expanded their Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) for frail older adults, others continue to steer many enrollees into nursing homes. One…

Do you know your life expectancy? This number may be more important in determining your investment time horizon than how close you are to retirement. Yet,…