The Four Stages of Aging in Place The Four Stages of Aging in Place Geographic Resource Guide to Home Care Thursday, August 12, 2021 0 Knowing the four stages of aging in place leads us to this useful city-specific geographic tool to learn about home care options. Read more
Putting Your Best Brain Forward - 1 Putting Your Best Brain Forward - 1 With Lynn Breuer, LMSW, CDP Thursday, August 12, 2021 0 Tools to living a healthy brain lifestyle, and keeping our cognition in the best shape possible. Read more
Putting Your Best Brain Forward - 2 Putting Your Best Brain Forward - 2 With Lynn Breuer, LMSW, CDP Thursday, August 12, 2021 0 Continued discussion about the tools to living a healthy brain lifestyle, and keeping our cognition in the best shape possible. Read more
Have Tech Problems? We Have Solutions! Have Tech Problems? We Have Solutions! With Evan Krasnick, CEO of ECKO Tech Services Thursday, August 12, 2021 0 Explanations and crucial technology challenges and solutions that seniors face on a day-to-day basis. 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 31854 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 Reverse Mortgages for Seniors The Cost of Long-Term Care Saving for the 3 Stages of Retirement Seniors and Reverse Mortgages Don't Panic!