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July 1st, 2017

Living on a Fixed Income in Retirement

Once someone retires, they may have limited financial resources. Even with a nice retirement fund built up over the years, care must be taken to manage to ensure an adequate income. Anyone living on a tight budget can find it difficult to afford unexpected expenses. However, it’s possible to live well on a fixed income. Read more >>

Seniors looking at documents
May 29th, 2014

Talking to Your Senior Parents About a Personal Finance Plan

Personal finance is an important consideration at any age, but it’s a particularly difficult one for adult children to discuss with their aging parents. So it’s no surprise that, according to a recent report from Fidelity Investments, although as many as 94 percent of adult children agree that it’s vitally important to fully discuss personal finance Read more >>

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April 14th, 2014

Selecting a Medical Alert System: Contract or Monthly Payments?

Today, seniors are staying healthy and active — and living longer — than ever before. It’s no wonder that as many as 90 percent are hoping to remain independent and in their own homes, according to a report from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the AARP. The risk of illness or an accident such Read more >>

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