Older Adult Nest Eggs and Financial Vulnerability Older Adult Nest Eggs and Financial Vulnerability With Dr. Peter Lichtenberg, Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology Thursday, September 23, 2021 0 Correlations between cognitive impairment and loss of net worth and the financial exploitation of older adults. Read more
A Reinvention at Age 60 A Reinvention at Age 60 With John Gallagher, Retired Detroit Free Press Columnist Tuesday, September 21, 2021 0 Exploring the book The Englishman and Detroit: A British Entrepreneur Helps Restore a City's Confidence Read more
Preparing For Your Aging Parents Preparing For Your Aging Parents With Lipson|Neilson Attorney Christina DiMichele Wednesday, September 15, 2021 0 View an important discussion on how to have a meaningful conversation with aging parents. Read more
Important Long-Term Care Decisions to Consider for Your Loved One Important Long-Term Care Decisions to Consider for Your Loved One Alyssa Strickland, Gracefully Greying Contributing Writer Thursday, September 2, 2021 0 Caregiving is the biggest act of love and compassion there is but at some point, an increased level of care will be required. For seniors who are infirm, aged, or disabled, helping to determine... Read more
Laurie Blume / Wednesday, March 11, 2020 / Categories: Financial, Money Management Key Financial Tips - Don’t Panic! Remain Calm in Turbulent Times Here are a few financial tips for those of us who are Gracefully Greying adapted from the Financial Manager and AARP Magazine: Do not panic. Panic is the enemy. Diversification is your safety net. Make sure that your money is spread among different types of investments, such as U.S. stocks, foreign stocks, bonds and publicly traded real estate trusts. Investing in mutual funds is safer than buying individual stocks and bonds. It is hard to plan for economic calamity. Think twice before paying off your mortgage if it uses up a lot of cash. Do not panic and sell too early. This is how most people get hurt by market downturns. Panic is your biggest enemy. Do not be overconfident either. There are always down turns in the market. The four most dangerous words when the markets have been strong for a long time: “This time it’s different.” Another good read is Suze Orman's article 10 Steps to our Ultimate 'Retirement, published in AARP. Another important read is published by U.S. News & World Report, What the Coronavirus Means for Your Retirement Finances. Print 33166 Tags: Financial Financial Planning Related articles A Tale of Two Losses: Your Memory & Your Money Can't Pay Your Taxes? The Perils of Caregiving: Protecting Finances Choosing A Financial Advisor Daily Money Management The Cost of Long-Term Care Reverse Mortgages for Seniors Saving for the 3 Stages of Retirement Seniors and Reverse Mortgages Don't Panic!