Now that we have survived another Northeast winter, many of my senior clients are wondering, “Should I stay or should I move?” They often ask me for my input as their trusted advisor (daily money manager/ financial organizer). Here are some ideas I share with people going through this decision-making process. If you are a senior contemplating whether or not …
Celebrating Independence Day — for Seniors
Recently, my Personal Money ManagerSM workweek included discussions with three of our clients. At ages 68, 78, and 92, each of those clients has differing degrees of health and capacity. But for them and many other seniors, the issue of how to maintain independence in a way that meets both their needs and those of their families dominates the discussion. …
“Who Will Make Me?”
The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group is a helpful resource for me at Personal Money Manager.™ In this on-line group a recently-widowed senior posted his lament: I know I should be getting out more . . it would lift my spirits . . . but there’s no one in my life now who will make me. Working with …