It's Not Downsizing, It's UP-LIFTING! It's Not Downsizing, It's UP-LIFTING! With Kristyn Drury and Nicole Hyman of Thoughtful Moves Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Certified senior move managers, Kristyn Drury and Nicole Hyman, of Thoughtful Moves lend their expertise and thoughts, as to why downsizing is not the beginning of the end - especially for seniors. Read more
99 and Feeling Better Each Day! 99 and Feeling Better Each Day! Reva Gornbein Finds the Secret to Independence Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Reva Gornbein, age 99, shares how she remains active, lives independently, and the secret to her longevity. Read more
Volunteers Assisting Seniors Volunteers Assisting Seniors Saving Hundreds of Lives with Devotion and Compassion Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Leslie Katz, Jewish Senior Life FRIENDS Director, expresses an amazing story of outpouring of volunteers during the extremely challenging time of the global Coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Smartphones & Caregivers Smartphones & Caregivers Caregiving Made Easier Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Smartphones can help make caregiving more manageable by scheduling appointments, managing medications, shopping for supplies, finding discounts, and creating a small community around your loved... 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 33249 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!