The World Health Organization (WHO) officially named the 2019 Coronavirus outbreak on February 11, 2020. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for the year…
Today, digital apps provide a means by which we can store and send information on our smartphones and tablet devices. Whether engaging in online banking, using a mobile plane boarding pass or creating work calendars shared in the cloud, the…
At the age of 18 (in most states), your once needy young child becomes an adult overnight. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions, sign contracts, and live independently.…
At this time, it is still uncertain if Americans can expect another federal stimulus check. We do know that the IRS is nearly done sending out its third round of stimulus checks, and some lawmakers are already pushing for a…
A staggering 100 million Americans were victims of a Capital One data breach earlier this year, bringing this topic to the forefront of conversations. But what hasn’t been receiving much major media coverage are the recent breaches affecting seniors. One…
The legally binding directive declaring who will receive your assets upon death is called a will, and a will is a significant element of a complete estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets…
Can I just add my children to my bank accounts if I want to leave my bank holdings to them? That idea sounds better than it actually is. Yes, you would avoid court proceedings when you pass. But you’d put…
You can hear your mother say something like that, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been…
Famous author, TV producer, and wildlife expert, Jack Hannah has decided to go into retirement due to his struggle with dementia. Known as "Jungle" Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where he served as director, then director emeritus,…
Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be for everyone, so consider all your options.