Going through a divorce can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many legal and financial decisions that one must make during a period of emotional turmoil. During this chaotic time, many people don’t think about the important estate planning…
Given the fact that 43 million people in the United States are currently caring for someone over 50 years old, there is no denying that our population depends on family support for our seniors. And providing this care is expensive…
Not too long ago, companies such as Apple and Facebook made headlines for paying the expenses of their female employees to freeze their eggs. Chances are, when hearing about this news, you didn’t think it could have an effect on…
Yesterday, Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE Act). The ABLE Act will create tax-favored accounts for children and adults whose disability occurred before the age of 26; a step in the right direction to helping…
The holiday season is a busy time of year for charitable organizations to solicit support. As long as there are individuals in need or causes to support, there will be charities that are worthy of that support. But before you decide…
Many, if not most, people who are working (or have retired) have a retirement savings plan such as an IRA or 401(k). Parents of children with special needs need to be extremely careful when considering who to name as the…
It’s incredibly challenging and painful to know that you or a loved one is dying. There are so many emotions and so many questions, especially when family members are not sure how to act or even know what they should…
When most people think of retirement they think of spending more time with family and friends, traveling, and taking up a hobby, not preparing a resume and working at a job to make ends meet. But if you are not…
Would you let someone convicted of a felony sex-offense come to your home to care for your disabled child? How about your elderly parents? Of course not! So why are people hiring home health aides without criminal background checks? According…
Brittany Maynard, who became the public face of the controversial movement, was diagnosed earlier this year with a fatal brain tumor and was told by doctors that the cancer would likely kill her in six months. Maynard made headlines around…