The Best Advice for Seniors Wanting to Stay Home and Age in Place The Best Advice for Seniors Wanting to Stay Home and Age in Place Making your home safe and accessible Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 Ensuring your home will meet your needs as you grow older is tougher than it sounds. Even if you’re currently aging well, circumstances can change quickly. Claire Wentz of caringfromafar.com,... Read more
Four Pillars of Brain Health Four Pillars of Brain Health Dr. Andrea Wilkinson, founder and CEO of BrainShape Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 Dr. Andrea Wilkinson is the founder and CEO of BrainShape.ca addresses the four key pillars of brain health. Read more
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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!