My personal thoughts on burial traditions
I recently received that dreaded call in the middle of the night - my father passed away in his sleep. As he lived partly across the globe, it was not…
Do you have a support network?
Having grown up in southern Louisiana where hurricanes and threats of hurricanes are constant, I know that you cannot do it alone. Whether it is needing a hand to help…
What is the “Social Security Guarantee Act”?
All workers in the United States pay social security tax to provide for various benefits upon their retirement. Since its inception in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt, we have had…
Are pets good for us?
Ask anyone, young or old, if they think that their pets contribute to their well-being and you will get a resounding YES! Well, it looks like science has finally caught…
The most (and least) tax-friendly states for retirees
The newly retired and the soon-to-retire have a lot to consider when choosing a place to call home. Property taxes, sales taxes, and taxes on various kinds of retirement income--not…