Clutter! It’s the nemesis of a high percentage of American homeowners – including our aging parents. Like us, many if not most of our moms and dads have too much stuff crowded into too little space. That clutter might merely be a nuisance while they’re in good health. But when our parents have to move … Read more
Based on a highly unscientific advertising survey, we would conclude that most marketing for retirement planning services – including ads for financial planners, insurance agents, and estate planning attorneys – is aimed at couples. Statistically, that makes some sense, since the majority of U.S. adults (about 60 percent of those 35 and older) are married … Read more
As Rajiv frequently reminds us, the choices we make about our housing in retirement are crucially important. Staying in an unsafe house for too long can put us at risk of harm. Packing up and moving too hastily can be a costly mistake. Buying that so-called “dream home” can leave us with a hefty mortgage … Read more
A pair of news articles this week have reminded us of two facts related to caregiving: the number of those providing care for loved ones is growing, and so are the emotional, physical and financial struggles they face. Pinning down accurate statistics on just how many family caregivers there are in the U.S. is a … Read more
Here at the Blog, we’re always on the lookout for articles about senior housing. As Rajiv often says, many if not most of the hard choices we’ll face as we age are related to housing. If a health setback or a financial pinch forces us into lifestyle changes, selecting the right place to live will … Read more
Here at the headquarters of the Blog, we scour the web every week for articles to share. In doing so, we’ve noticed a trend: almost every other day, someone will publish a new list of “Best Places to Retire.” The choices, not to mention the underlying criteria, can seem a bit overwhelming. There are “Best … Read more
The figures on home equity are breathtaking. As the oldest baby boomers are about to turn 80 in the next few years, members of this huge generation (plus their older counterparts from the so-called Silent Generation) are sitting on half of the nation’s home equity. The estimated value, according to recent reports cited by USA … Read more
Back in an earlier time, when a parent would pass away, the bickering between the heirs would start. “Mom always wanted me to have that silver pitcher.” “Dad promised me his belt buckle collection.” “The folks said I could have the dining room set.” “The piano has my name on it.” Well, according to the … Read more
Aging in place is usually considered as the ultimate goal of a successful retirement. For most seniors, that notion is probably accurate: too often, aging men and women are forced to move into institutional care against their will. As Rajiv Nagaich frequently points out, careful planning can often allow seniors to age happily in their … Read more
Are you surrounded by snowbirds? If you’re a senior living in a cooler northern clime – such as the Pacific Northwest, home to AgingOptions and Life Point Law – you probably have retired friends who are snowbirds. They seem to be a common species. Snowbirds will stick around their fair-weather northern home during the spring … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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