From Chief Justice to Law Professor From Chief Justice to Law Professor With Marilyn Kelly, former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court Wednesday, July 15, 2020 0 Marilyn Kelly, retired Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, and Chair of Wayne State University Board of Governors, discusses her career as an attorney, a judge, and her involvement in Wayne... Read more
Legacy Letters Legacy Letters Ethical Wills Tuesday, July 14, 2020 0 Legacy letters are a written set of directions to follow for living an ethical life. They are also referred to as ethical wills. It allows you to express a set of values or morals to your loved... Read more
What is Medicare? What is Medicare? A Primer for a Complicated System Friday, July 10, 2020 0 Take a look at this primer on Medicare, the complicated federal government's health insurance program. Navigating the system can be daunting - we hope that this information is helpful. Read more
Doctor Visits During Covid-19 Doctor Visits During Covid-19 How it used to be, how it is now, and what you have to do Tuesday, July 7, 2020 0 My wife and I have recently had doctor and dental appointments that had been rescheduled for months. They are now happening, and to say the least, they are surreal. 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 33241 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!