Your children’s precious years are preserved on tape and in photo albums. Or are they? Old video tape degrades over time. Photos turn yellow. Here’s how to rescue those memories for the digital age. Preserving...
Your children’s precious years are preserved on tape and in photo albums. Or are they? Old video tape degrades over time. Photos turn yellow. Here’s how to rescue those memories for the digital age. Preserving...
Ever wonder how long you should keep important documents such as old tax returns, mortgage documents, and home appliance receipts? Here’s a list of what to keep and when it’s safe to shred. Tax records....
When preparing for retirement — especially if contemplating a move to another state — it’s crucial to research the tax implications. Make sure your search is comprehensive, including state and local taxes on income, property,...
When seniors first show signs of needing help with medical and daily personal care, it’s time to consider moving to a community that provides what’s known as assisted living. When you need a hand. Once...
If your dream home is a fixer-upper, but cash is tight, a 203 (k) program offered by the Federal Housing Administration could make ownership a reality. Known as FHA Section 203(k) insurance, the program allows...
Active adult communities are for healthy seniors who are in search of a vibrant lifestyle with lots of leisure activity options. Age requirements. There are two types of active adult communities. One is the age...
Aging in place can be a great comfort to senior adults, especially when necessary renovations make familiar surroundings more accessible. That’s particularly true in the kitchen, which is a bustling place during meal preparation and...
Aging in place can be a great comfort to senior adults, especially when necessary renovations make familiar surroundings more accessible. That’s particularly true with bathrooms, where comfort and safety must be considered as loved ones’...
Security is a concern in every neighborhood — regardless of status or ZIP Code. Here are six things you can do to make your neighborhood a safer place. Know your neighbors Don’t let your busy...
Choices for senior living vary widely — with younger seniors typically opting for “active adult” or “independent living” communities. The two are similar but have subtle differences. The community with the more extensive amenities is...
