Dear Angel, Happy National Cat Month! I am forever thankful for my cats and feel like every month should celebrate our feline friends. I read an article that said that adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can I Get a “Do-Over” When it Comes to Taking Social Security Benefits Too Early?
November 17, 2023 by
Dear Raider, I messed up and took my Social Security benefits too early. I realize my costly mistake and am wondering if there is such a thing as a mulligan or a “do-over” when it comes to Social Security benefits, and what my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Protecting Veterans from Being Scammed
November 10, 2023 by
Dear Angel,I heard that Veterans are being targeted with certain scams. My mother is a Veteran, and I want to protect her from them. Can you provide more information on the most prevalent scams targeting Veterans, so I can … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Fast Does Alzheimer’s Typically Progress?
November 3, 2023 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, My friend’s husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. They want to go do all of the items on his bucket list while he still has his wits about him. I’m wondering if you know how fast Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Could a Dog Dementia Cure Work in Humans?
October 27, 2023 by
Dear Hayek,I read that dogs can get dementia and that there are some successful treatments available. I find this to be fascinating. Could these same treatments that work in dogs possibly work in humans? Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Would an 18-Year-Old Need a Power of Attorney?
October 20, 2023 by
Dear Raider,A friend told me that when her son headed to college, they had a Power of Attorney drafted for him. Isn’t 18 way too young to think about these types of things? Why would an 18-year-old need a Power of Attorney or … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do People See More of a Need for Estate Planning Due to Inflation?
October 13, 2023 by
Dear Hayek, Estate planning is very important, in my opinion. Inflation, however, has made many of us reconsider our priorities when it comes to our financial futures. Is there any correlation to inflation and people seeing … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner – Navigating Open Enrollment: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Offers Three Helpful Resources
October 6, 2023 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Medicare Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Are there some helpful, reliable resources I can use to help make decisions about coverage?Thanks for your help!Dee Tales --Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Are Some Ways to Incorporate Charitable Giving into Your Estate Plan?
September 29, 2023 by
Dear Hayek,I want to include charitable giving in my estate plan, since I have some causes that I am passionate about and heard it is a good way to reduce taxes. What are some ways that I can do so?Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Get Alerts When Your Personal Information Appears Online
September 8, 2023 by
Dear Hayek,Recently, I’ve read several news stories about an uptick in identity theft and other scams where scammers can get your personal information online and use it against you in trying to perpetrate a scam. Is there any … [Read more...]
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