Creating “no contact” boundaries is an approach to managing difficult relationships that has been touted as a game changer across social-media platforms. On the surface...
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What Generation Am I? Birth Years, Age Ranges and Key Differences
In 1965, the British rock group The Who released “My Generation,” an anthem that expressed the desire to fit in during the age of rebellion....
Gray Divorce: Why Are So Many Older Couples Divorcing?
According to the 2022 study “The Graying of Divorce: A Half Century of Change” done at Bowling Green State University, more than one-third of American...
Protecting Parents From Financial Elder Abuse
If your elderly parents have diminished mental capacity that is compromising their safety, you can take legal steps to protect them from being scammed. An...
Do You Need a Postnuptial Agreement?
Once you’re wed, it’s too late to sign a prenuptial agreement…but there is another contract that could serve a similar function. A postnuptial agreement, or...
Multigenerational Homes on the Rise: How to Make it Work
For an increasing number of families, grandma’s home is right down the hall. Rapidly rising housing prices are persuading multiple generations of families to move...
Are Funeral Expenses Tax-Deductible?
Paying for an aging loved one’s care sometimes results in a medical expense deduction. Paying for a deceased loved one’s funeral, on the other hand,...
Advance Directives: How To Make Sure Your End-of-Life Decisions Are Followed
Nearly 40% of older Americans have some form of advance directives, such as a living will to communicate wishes about life-saving treatment…or a medical power...
How To: Find the Best Advice for Any Problem
When you are faced with a dilemma or a difficult decision, do you get the very best advice? Perhaps not—and that could be because you’re...
How To: Disinherit a Child
Have you decided to disinherit a child, leaving him/her nothing in your will? Perhaps you’re estranged and there’s been no contact for years…or your child...
How To Set Up a GoFundMe Campaign
It has become a familiar sight online. Someone posts a campaign on a crowdfunding website such as GoFundMe.com asking for small donations to raise money...
Coping With the Loss of a Pet
Cats’ and dogs’ lifespans are relatively short, so most pet owners face the prospect of losing their beloved animals at some point. Sadly, owners whose...
