Are you familiar with your parents’ finances? The checking account? Savings accounts? Stocks or IRAs? Chances are, you’re not. You may know which bank they primarily deal with, but that’s about it. Discussing your family’s finances is not common dinner table conversation topic. But there may come a time when you – or someone elseKeep Reading

Memorial Day is more than just the start the start of summer. It’s an exclusive American holiday honoring American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Here are some interesting facts to consider as we prepare to commemorate Memorial Day: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 18.8 million military veterans. OfKeep Reading

The Christmas decorations are down, and the family guests have went back home. Football playoffs are in full swing and college basketball is starting tournament play. Your life is settling back into its happy, standard routine. It may be a little dull, but that’s your prerogative and you like it that way. You have aKeep Reading

Sally may sound like someone familiar. She had to take an early retirement from her office position. She would have preferred to have continued working, but had other obligations. Instead of working eight hours in a cubicle, taking care of her parents occupies her time. Her schedule consists of taking her parents to various doctorKeep Reading

Your father is a proud Korean War Army veteran, but his health is starting to cause concern. Dad wants to stay at home for as long as possible, and one solution is the Veterans Administration’s Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit. The paperwork is submitted, and three months later you receive word that Dad’s request hasKeep Reading