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How the Grinch (Medicaid) Stole Christmas (and Hanukkah and birthdays and weddings and everything else!)
November 5, 2019
Tis the season for gift-giving! One of a parent’s (or grandparent’s) greatest sources of pleasure is to make a gift to a child or grandchild. Whether the gifts are holiday gifts or wedding or birthday …Read More »
So, you think you (or your parent) have a good Power of Attorney?
October 25, 2019
Not so fast! You probably already know what a Power of Attorney is designed to accomplish. It will allow a named person, called the Agent, to conduct financial transactions for someone else, called the Principal. …Read More »
My Mom is acting CRAZY! What Can I do??
October 10, 2019
Imagine this scenario: Your mother, who is 80 years old and a widow, has suddenly started spending money recklessly. She is paranoid of you and your efforts to rein in her behavior. She is not …Read More »
Back to Basics
June 24, 2019
In an effort to delay the ravages of aging, I have recently started taking tennis lessons. While I did play some tennis back in college, it has been over 30 years since I picked up …Read More »
Money can’t buy Happiness
May 31, 2019
How many times have we heard (or maybe even said) these words? One look at the typical lottery winner will prove that all the money in the world will not make people happy. As an …Read More »