10 Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid

10 Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid

College tuition is so expensive that even high-income families can get offers of financial aid. Your first step is to complete the federal forms, and then contact the school directly to further negotiate a financial aid package. Every year the College Board faces a...
Checklist: Is it time for assisted living?

Checklist: Is it time for assisted living?

How do you know when loved ones are ready for assisted living? Use these guidelines to help spot the warning signs of aging and illness. Rosalyn Carter once said: “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are...
What My Kids Taught Me About Retirement

What My Kids Taught Me About Retirement

Children know how to live in the moment and recover from temporary setbacks. Channeling the kid in you can teach you a lot about how to live a happier life in retirement. Here are a few lessons retirees can learn from children: Be positive and focus on the future....