Looking Back… Home Sweet Home

Issue 3.10

In the good old days after their courtship and marriage celebration,it was time for the newlyweds to have a chivaree,or a noisy party by their friends who would gather and try to kidnap one or both partners for [...]

What To Look For In A Retirement Community… Feeding The Body And Soul

Issue 2.10

Deciding to move into an independent retirement community can be a scary thought,but it can also bring peace of mind in knowing that the worrisome responsibilities of owning a home and often living alone,can diminish.  When searching for [...]

The Genealogy Corner… Comparison Of FamilySearch Sync Products

Issue 2.10

In recent articles I described the three current programs that will synchronize your family history records with the New FamilySearch program.  They are Ancestral Quest,Family Insight and RootsMagic.  Recently the creator of both PAF and [...]

Understanding Your Social Security… Help For The Homeless

Issue 2.10

Social Security administers several programs that pay benefits to qualified individuals,including those who are homeless.  These programs include retirement,disability and survivors insurance,as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI),which is a needs-based program for people who are [...]

Senior Finances… Critical Illness Insurance

Issue 2.10

What it is,why people opt for it.

Ever hear of critical illness insurance?  This isn’t standard-issue disability insurance,but a cousin of sorts.  With people living longer,it is a risk management option [...]

Looking Back… Old Fashioned Values

Issue 2.10

What’s happened to the old fashioned values such as:modesty,fidelity,and honesty?  In our modern times they don’t seem to exist or even be considered especially as portrayed in films or TV shows.  The young couple meets,falls in [...]

Caregiver Burnout… Where To Turn For Help

Issue 2.10

Last time I focused on the definition and causes of Caregiver Burnout.  Today,I’d like to talk about the options available to help you handle it.  First and foremost,remember that you can’t be a good [...]

Geek Speak… Facebook,Twitter,YouTube,Etc

Issue 2.10

Computer information and ideas for those who don’t speak computerese!

When I teach groups about computers,I often get the following question –“Is the internet a bad or a good thing?”I always reply [...]