For most of us, our ancestors and loved ones were buried in a cemetery. As burial space becomes increasingly more expensive, more people are choosing cremation. Sometimes cremains are buried in a cemetery plot or placed into a columbarium. Increasingly it is becoming more common to retain a loved one’s cremains.For some that can mean keeping an urn of the cremation … [Read more...] about Options for Cremated Remains
Home for the holidays, time to have The Talk: get the new year off to a good start
As the family gathered for Christmas, I finally had The Talk with my Favorite Nephew who was home from college.This talk was about being smart and taking steps to protect himself. We sat down with his laptop and I started by asking if he’d ever checked his credit report.First, I sent him to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) website and showed him how to get his free … [Read more...] about Home for the holidays, time to have The Talk: get the new year off to a good start
Thanksgiving: A Time for Family and For Remembering
As you and your loved ones gather this Thanksgiving, part of the conversation is likely to include those not sitting around the food laden table. Family unknown to some at the table.This year, consider joining the StoryCorps project called The Great Thanksgiving Listen to record the memories and lives of your elders. Memorialize their stories for future generations.Simply … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: A Time for Family and For Remembering
New Medicare Tool
Anyone who is approaching age 65 or already has Medicare knows it is a challenge to sort out the various options and then decide on which Medicare plan to select.That chore just got easier - there’s a new online tool to help you to make informed decisions about which plan will serve your needs best and be the most cost effective for you.The National Council on Aging has … [Read more...] about New Medicare Tool
Planning for Retirement: Federal Employees
Federal employees thinking about retiring before 2020 need to get planning. Now.My clients frequently ask about preparing for their retirement. I’m all about planning. Getting prepared for what might be ahead is a wise way to go.As Benjamin Franklin told us, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”Federal employees are being advised to plan for their retirement … [Read more...] about Planning for Retirement: Federal Employees
