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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2020, recognizes the risks of elder abuse and neglect of older people. It’s a day for family and caregivers around the world to learn how to take proactive steps to protect loved ones and for older people to learn how they can protect themselves.. What is elder abuse […]

Meeting new people is difficult for many adults. After college and the first few weeks on a new job, the number of people you’ll encounter as a part of your everyday life starts to drop off pretty dramatically. If you’re looking for more than just friendship, it gets even more challenging. Finding other people who […]

1. Review your order carefully. Triple-check your order before placing it to minimize the number of trips you take to the store. 2. Wear a face covering and gloves. The CDC recommends wearing a cloth covering over your mouth and nose, or a face mask, when out in public.  This is now mandatory in many […]

The coronavirus pandemic has been raging on American shores for several months, but scammers are still finding new ways to exploit the panic, fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus to con people out of their money. The latest in a string of coronavirus scams involves a simple text message with criminal intent. Here’s all you […]

The stimulus checks promised in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act are starting to land in checking accounts and mailboxes around the country. The $1,200 granted to most middle class adults is a welcome relief during these financially trying times. Many recipients may be wondering: What is the best way to use this […]

Spring is in the air! As the weather warms and the days lengthen, it’s time to start thinking about giving your home a thorough cleaning and tending to the long list of household chores piling up over the winter. If you plan on calling in professionals to help you with some of these tasks, you […]

It’s been days of sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and you’re starting to wonder if you have enough to keep them busy for much longer. Take a deep breath and check out our list of easy, fun home activities you can do with the kids that will let out energy, promote togetherness and […]

You’re in your last year of college and you can’t wait to finally get out there to start making your mark in the real world. As you search for your first post-college job, don’t take an internship off the table. Contrary to popular belief, internships can do you a world of good even after graduation. […]

Quick-what’s your credit score? As a financially responsible individual, you should be checking your credit on a regular basis. You can do this by signing up for free credit monitoring on a reputable website like CreditKarma.com, requesting your annual complimentary credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com and reviewing your monthly credit card statements. If all goes well, […]

Any sensible retirement planning strategy starts with a target number. This number is how much you need to have saved for living comfortably and independently throughout your retirement. A good rule of thumb is to take your current living expenses and multiply that by 400. That’s how much you’d need to have to sustain yourself […]