Your Driving Skills Your Driving Skills Tips and technology for the road Wednesday, June 17, 2020 0 When you’ve been driving for decades it’s easy to feel like you know it all. Yet for years, national surveys have shown that about one in five of us would flunk a written driver’s test. This... Read more
Covid-19 and the Courts Covid-19 and the Courts with Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, Michigan Supreme Court Tuesday, June 16, 2020 0 Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, Michigan Supreme Court, addresses how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way the courts conduct business with Zoom technology, the pros and cons of this... Read more
Financial Advice in Unstable Times Financial Advice in Unstable Times with Robert Sinnaeve, President, SS&H Financial Advisors Tuesday, June 16, 2020 0 Robert Sinnaeve, President, SS&H Financial Advisors, speaks candidly with Henry on the new reality of the broad financial situation, from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, current market... Read more
Smart Tech for Seniors Smart Tech for Seniors Highlighting Technology Friday, June 12, 2020 0 A guide of technical products which make the lives of seniors more convenient by highlighting existing technology to use in the home. 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 33245 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!