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The crisp fall air stirs and evokes cherished memories of holidays gone by as we anticipate gathering with loved ones. But every year, the holidays might look a little different, and expectations built on past celebrations can rob us of the present. There might be an empty chair at the table this year, or maybe circumstances this year have left you limping along to the holidays. It is easy to try to cultivate gratitude [...]

This next month is Long Term Care Insurance month. Are your loved ones in good hands? Have you noticed Mom or Dad showing signs of decline? Are you worried about your elderly uncle living at home by himself? You're not alone. Many of us will find ourselves making care decisions for our parents or other beloved elders. It's not an easy place to be because it's hard to see them struggle to live independently. [...]

Some parents are obsessed with getting their children into top-ranked schools no matter the cost. You can save a lot of money by understanding what truly leads to the best outcomes for your children. With some schools now costing more than $300,000 for a single bachelor’s degree, it’s incredibly easy to overspend and think such an expenditure is absolutely essential. And this just isn’t true, even for the most highly ranked schools such as [...]

As the final days of summer begin to fade and school looms ahead for families, the influences that our children will face have the potential to undo all that we have worked so hard to raise our children to be: godly people in a corrupt, ungodly world. What's a parent to do? Maybe you've done "all the things" that should have led to a successful, godly person, but your child is far from the things [...]

Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem with millions falling victim to a scam every year. Know the common signs that signal trickery—and what to do if you or a loved one is being scammed. Over two million elderly people are known to fall victim to elder fraud every year. The elderly population has long been a target of fraud for many reasons. For one, many are trusting and may have decreased cognition [...]

Worried about having enough saved for retirement? Here’s a simple approach: work just a few years longer. By accumulating more savings and shortening your withdrawal period, you’ll reduce the lump sum needed to generate the necessary income at retirement. Surveys show that most baby boomers plan to work in some capacity during their retirement years. The question is, should you keep working a little longer at your primary career (that is, delay retirement), or [...]