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How To Handle Manipulative Aging Parents: Guilt, Money, And Power
Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while other families experience a minefield…
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How To Handle Manipulative Aging Parents: Guilt, Money, And Power
Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while…
Mortgage rates rise, hitting demand
Mortgage rates climbed this week, sending overall demand lower as more Americans balked at refinancing. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage…
What Do Family Caregivers Really Want? Cash.
Ask family caregivers what sort of government support they want and their answer is clear: They want upfront cash. Not…
The Federal Reserve announced a third rate cut; fewer are expected in 2025
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates one more time this year. In their recent meeting, the Fed decided to…
Biden administration reverses course, reopens income-based student loan repayment programs
Two student loan repayment plans have been reopened for enrollment by the Department of Education (DOE) following a federal court…
How Older Workers Can Overcome A Stalled Career And Stay Ahead
By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Next Avenue Mary has worked in marketing at a major health care organization that is committed to…
Consumer watchdog warns companies against devaluing credit card rewards, launches tool to avoid scams
A federal consumer watchdog is warning that certain credit card companies may be illegally devaluing accrued rewards such as points…
Americans Value Digital Assets At $191,516, But Awareness Still Lags
People often associate the entire realm of digital assets with Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but digital assets are much more than…
Retired? Time To Put Your Wisdom To Work
Throughout history, elders in cultures around the world were the ones who were responsible to think about the future, pass…
A Book—And A Mental Model—For A Happier, Healthier, Wealthier New Year
Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting with Dr. Daniel Crosby, the author of several great books, including…
Century 21 CEO optimistic over 2025 real estate market: Here's what buyers 'don't realize'
As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive…
IRA Tragedies: 4 Cases Show The Pain Caused By Overlooking Simple Details
Many people are surprised and shocked when they learn what happens when retirement account owners neglect simple details about the…
Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire
If you want to set yourself up for success in retirement, personal finance expert and "The Ramsey Show" co-host Rachel…
Make Your Gifts Count For More By Having A Giving Plan
Charitable giving often isincluded in financial and estate plans, and this is the time of year when there’s an increased…
Medicare Advantage Plans Have Two Caps
Last month, I was talking with a friend about his Medicare Advantage plan for 2025. He will begin taking a…
Caring For Aging Parents With Alzheimer’s Disease? How AI Can Help
Alzheimer’s disease impacts nearly 7 million Americans today, and over 11 million family caregivers shoulder the responsibility of caring for…
Time To Budget For 2025 Medicare Costs
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to plan for the New Year. One important budget item that many…
How Wealthy Do You Want To Be? Insights From Whole Foods Founder, John Mackey
In a recent interview with Shane Parrish, Whole Foods founder John Mackey talked a lot about wealth—what it means to…