Author: Rodney A. Brooks

Thursday, August 22, 2024

An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security

As Social Security approaches its 90th birthday, uncertainty reigns…and it has been building for years. What solutions are on the horizon?

Monday, August 12, 2024

Don’t Take a Vacation From Your Budget

If you don’t want to end up paying off credit card debt for the next five years after that two-week European vacation, have a plan. Experts offer tips.

Monday, July 8, 2024

¿Puede permitirse una vivienda para personas mayores?

Los folletos comunitarios sobre viviendas para personas mayores que recibe en su buzón se ven geniales: apartamentos grandes, comedores elegantes, gimnasios y piscinas. ¿Cómo encuentra el idóneo para usted?

Monday, July 8, 2024

Can You Afford Senior Living Housing?

Senior living community pamphlets in your mailbox all look great – big apartments, fancy dining rooms, gyms and  swimming pools.  How do you find the one that’s right for you?

Monday, June 10, 2024

Los estafadores aumentan la focalización en personas mayores con una nueva herramienta

Los estafadores se dirigen más que nunca a las personas mayores… y han encontrado un nuevo y diabólico giro.

Monday, June 10, 2024

Scammers Ramp up Senior Targeting with a New Tool

Scammers are targeting seniors more than ever…and they’ve found a diabolical new twist.

Monday, May 13, 2024

¿Hay un tesoro en su ático?

¿Hay alguna fortuna escondida en su garaje, ático o sótano? Le sorprendería saber qué consideran valioso los coleccionistas.

Monday, May 13, 2024

Is There Treasure in Your Attic?

Is there a fortune hidden in your garage, attic or basement? You’d be surprised to learn what collectors consider valuable.

Monday, April 29, 2024

Timing Your Social Security

Deciding how to time Social Security – take early benefits, wait till retirement age or hold off till age 70 – is a tricky decision.

Monday, April 8, 2024

How to Pick an Executor for Your Estate

Your favorite child is usually your favorite for a reason, but that doesn’t  mean that s/he is best suited to be your executor.

Monday, March 11, 2024

How to Handle a Big – and Unexpected – Tax Bill

What do you do when you misjudged or miscalculated your tax liability for the year, and, surprise, you owe Uncle Sam big bucks?

Monday, February 12, 2024

¿Está sufriendo las secuelas de crédito navideñas?

¿Está abrumado por las facturas de las tarjetas de crédito por haberse pasado con las compras navideñas? Aquí le mostramos cómo subsanar el daño causado por las secuelas de su tarjeta de crédito.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Holiday Credit Hangover?

Are you overwhelmed by the credit card bills for overindulgent holiday shopping? Here’s how to repair the damage from your credit card hangover.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Money: Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Here are some easy-to reach financial New Year’s resolutions that can help retirees make the most of precious post-retirement dollars.

Monday, December 11, 2023

Money: Year End Tax Moves to Make Now

Retirement doesn’t mean you no longer have to worry about taxes. Quite the opposite – it’s a time when you need to pay extra attention to taxes.