by Tazara Weilhammer | Jan 2, 2025 | Caregivers, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Financial Assistance
The start of a new year often brings changes that impact our finances, including adjustments to Medicare premiums, Social Security earnings limits, tax brackets, and the minimum wage. As these factors evolve, it’s crucial to review your estate plan to ensure it...
by Tazara Weilhammer | Oct 22, 2024 | Caregivers, Disability, Financial Assistance
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Did you know October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month? This is a time to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges they face. One of the most pressing concerns for families is ensuring...
by Tazara Weilhammer | Jan 4, 2022 | Elder Care, Exploitation, Financial Assistance, Resources
Recognizing the Scammer’s Schemes The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates seniors lose more than $3 billion dollars a year due to fraud. Seniors are especially at risk for fraud due to their trusting and polite nature and their hard-earned financial...
by Twyla Sketchley | Oct 2, 2017 | Financial Assistance
Social Security benefit are an important source of income for women, either in retirement, when they become disabled, or when they lose a working spouse prior to retirement age. The way women live their lives sometime negatively impacts their retirement income,...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 2, 2017 | Elder Law, Financial Assistance, Resources
Equal Pay Day marks how far into a new year a woman must work to earn the same amount a man did in the previous year. For example, women must work until approximately April 4, 2017 to make the same amount men did in 2016. Equal Pay day is a symbolic reminder of the...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 23, 2016 | Estate Planning, Financial Assistance
One of the big questions standing in the way of seniors selling their homes is whether they will have to pay taxes when they sell? Many seniors have lived in their homes for decades and are concerned with selling because of the tax liabilities. If you or an aging...
