Category: LIFE
Roanoke, Virginia offers something for everyone in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains
By Victor Block I recently visited what may be described as a small city – population about 100,000 – that offers visitors a full menu of things to see and do. It’s a center of arts and crafts, elegance and culture, with a wide...
Read MoreGiving ourselves permission not to celebrate is an acceptable way to navigate the holiday season
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of year. The decorations go up, the invitations start arriving, and our...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Send lawyers, guns and money: Creative ways to help a friend in need
By Steven V. Dubin As we know. Life can change. And do so in an instant. Last month, an old friend of mine was traveling with a group Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. After the introductory group dinner, Mike went to clean...
Read MoreBuyers will pay what your home is worth, not what your comparative market analysis says
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Want to know one of the easiest ways for a real estate agent to win a listing? Tell the homeowner their house is worth more than everybody else...
Read MoreRoanoke, Virginia offers something for everyone in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains
By Victor Block I recently visited what may be described as a small city – population about 100,000 – that offers visitors a full menu of things to see and do. It’s a center of arts and crafts, elegance and culture, with a wide...
Read MoreAs we mark Ageism Awareness Day, how can we be more age-inclusive?
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day, an opportunity to bring attention to ageism in society and its impact on individuals and communities. Old Colony Elder...
Read MoreEurope by train: Vast rail network makes it easy to visit several major cities during your trip
By Cynthia Washam Relaxing is not the first word that comes to mind when I think about the seven weeks I spent traveling by train through Eastern Europe. Then again, I wasn’t the one who drove on earlier treks through the...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares.
Grudges or gratitude – You get to choose which feeling will dominate your thoughts By Steven V. Dubin Ever feel slighted? Dismissed? Ignored? Taken advantage of?Here are some quick examples: Hey, that guy always runs up the tab...
Read MoreRethinking financial security in an increasingly uncertain world
By George A. Downey For generations, Americans approaching retirement could plan around familiar assumptions: work, save, pay down the mortgage, accumulate investments, protect the family home and prepare for a reasonably...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Beep. Beep. Thoughts from the road on escaping our East Coast sensibilities By Steven V. Dubin Sometimes my best ideas come to me as I remove myself from traditional brainstorming venues and sessions. On a recent trip to the...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
When it comes to real estate commissions, are you selling a house or buying your agent a boat? By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory I like boats. I just don’t think you should...
Read MoreGetting SSI and still working? What you need to know to keep your benefits secure
By Delia De Mello, Social Security Administration When you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and work, reporting your wages to Social Security accurately and on time is important to ensure you receive the payment for...
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