Category: FINANCE & LEGAL
Aging successfully: Easy ways to help you ‘stay young’
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEOSeniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore We all want to age successfully to enjoy our partner, our kids, our grandkids, our pets, our hobbies, traveling the world – not just go to the doctor...
Read MoreSocial Security Administration celebrates 90 years of service to the American people
The Social Security Administration is proudly commemorating its 90th anniversary, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the...
Read MoreWhy isn’t my medication covered by my health plan? What can I do about it?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser We are all unique individuals, and each of us will respond to prescription medications differently. It can be quite frustrating to find a product that works well, only to discover that...
Read MoreMyth or fact? MassHealth pays for assisted-living care
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a trick question; partial myth and partial fact, but for the most part, it is a myth.Seniors today have myriad options to turn to for assistance as they grow older and their needs increase....
Read MoreAs parents age, have the difficult conversations before there is a crisis
By Mark Friedman Looking back, I remember the tough conversations my parents use to have with me. They guided me on eating right, managing my money, taking care of my health, and choosing whom to trust. Now, I find myself on the...
Read MoreReverse mortgages vs. HELOCs – What each could mean for you
Choosing the right way to access home equity can make a significant difference in your financial well-being. By George A. Downey Two popular options are reverse mortgages and home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs. Each provide...
Read MoreDoes insurance pay for home health care? Here’s what you need to know
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care Navigating the world of home health care can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to pay for it. At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we want to make...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
Selling the family home: A life transition filled with memories and meaning By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Selling the family home: Emotional and financial considerationsFor many...
Read MoreReport estimates that Social Security trust fund can pay all benefits until 2034
In June, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security trust funds. The combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI...
Read MoreMyth or fact? ‘I can get forms on the internet for my estate plan; I don’t need to go to an attorney’
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a myth!Creating an estate plan is a very personal journey that should be led by a professional. Just like the dangers of using “Dr. Google” to determine why your foot hurts and every article...
Read MoreStaying or selling? How to know when it’s time to move
By Leon Merian, SRESRealtor, Compass For many older adults, the question of whether to stay in the home they’ve loved for decades or move to something new isn’t just about square footage or property taxes – it’s emotional,...
Read MoreThe Sandwich Generation: Navigating care for kids and aging parents in Boston and the South Shore
By Mark Friedman If you’re raising children while also supporting aging parents, you’re not alone. You’re part of the Sandwich Generation – an increasing number of adults balancing the intense responsibilities of caring for two...
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