Do you live with chronic stress—the kind that never quite goes away? These days, it’s hard not to. Between economic pressures, societal turmoil, family conflict, and all the typical stress factors that come with aging in America, stress feels like our constant...
Let’s have a show of hands: anyone out there prefer to be unhappy in retirement? We didn’t think so. Whether we retire at an early age or not, whether we have lots of money or not much, it’s safe to say that we all want what we would call a “happy retirement.” The...
For seniors and their loved ones, health conditions like depression, fatigue, and cognitive decline create plenty of concern. The older we get, the more aware we are of worrisome symptoms that could indicate serious health conditions. When those symptoms appear, we...
Housing costs are rising rapidly, pricing many young families out the market or trapping them in homes they’ve outgrown. Meanwhile, aging parents, determined to age in place independently, are finding it tough to sell the family home and buy a house that fits their...
Lending to family is a generous act that many of us will face at some point. While these transactions can end with everyone satisfied, they often create tension, resentment, and even broken relationships when things go wrong. Because family members are involved, a...
