Dear Hayek,I used to receive a document in the mail from the Social Security Administration every year that explained my benefits. I haven’t seen one in a long-time. Is this something that they eliminated, and if so, how can I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can an Eye Exam Predict Alzheimer’s?
April 19, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Janette,I read somewhere that a simple eye exam can predict whether or not someone will get Alzheimer’s. Is this true?Thanks!Cici Cleary---Dear Cici,You are correct. It may be possible to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Has Mom’s Social Security Number Been Suspended or Cancelled?
April 12, 2019 by
Dear Magic,The phone rings a lot at my mother’s house (she has quite the social life for a 90-year old woman!) One call she received the other day sounded official to her, she explained to me, but she couldn’t get to the phone … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Gift Tax Limit for 2019
March 22, 2019 by
Dear Magic, Our daughter is getting married, and she and her fiancé are buying a home. She asked if my wife and I could contribute what we would pay for a wedding ($30,000) towards a home instead, since she only wants a simple … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Do I Know if Assisted Living is Right for My Dad?
March 15, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette, My father is considering assisted living. He wants me to help him choose a facility. I honestly don’t know where to begin or if assisted living is even right for him. How can I know? Thanks!Anita … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Should I Bother with Estate Planning?
March 8, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, My mom keeps telling my wife and I that we should make an appointment to get our estate planning done. I am in my early 40's and in good health, and have a 10 year old child. Why should I think about estate planning … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Did Karl Lagerfeld Just Leave $210 Million to His Cat?
March 1, 2019 by
Dear Angel, I heard that Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s late artistic director, left the bulk of his £150 million fortune (approximately $210 million dollars according to today’s exchange rate) to his cat, Choupette. It makes me wish … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Tax Act Change Things for Seniors?
February 22, 2019 by
Dear Magic, I am working on my 2018 taxes now. I understand that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is in effect for this year's taxes. How does this tax reform affect U.S. citizens ages 65 and older? Any financial credits still available … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Questions to Ask at a Family Meeting
February 15, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette, My wife and I have a family meeting planned where we will be discussing senior housing and end-of–life options for her mother, who is in the initial stage of Alzheimer’s, so now is a good time to figure … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is a Last Will and Testament Enough?
February 8, 2019 by
Dear Angel, My sister wants to save money on estate planning. She is considering Do it Yourself (DIY) forms that she saw online, or if she does go to an attorney, she said that a Will should be enough. Is that true? Thanks for … [Read more...]
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