Recently several homes we have worked in have had lots of tools: some power, some electric, some new, some in unopened boxes, some that were well used and even some antique tools. The tool market has really changed over...
A memorial service and funeral should be meticulously planned. Funeral planning can help your family and friends to grieve more effectively. You should write down your final wishes in your estate planning documents so your funeral can be thoughtfully...
Are we expecting the our next generation to love the same things we once or do love?
We have some friends that have a very large collection of kerosene lamps. Some are sterling silver and some are cranberry glass and...
Why move when you don’t have to?
Today, our aging population, the largest growing demographic, requires all of us to think and plan for our independence – our quality of life as we age. Our society’s infrastructure will be challenged...
Freedom 55 is but a dream for most of us. A slogan created by an insurance company to push its products became something to look forward to for many. Early retirement will be a reality for very few seniors...
Many people think the only time an appraisal is necessary is when they are dealing with an estate and this just isn’t the case. Being a professional organizer and downsizing specialist has given me years of experience working with...
A new entrant to the equity release market is promising to help older borrowers by simplifying the process of accessing money tied up in their home.
Premier Equity Release offers a specialist whole-of-market service to customers through its website and...
Financial fraud is when someone deceives you in order to take anything of value. This can include money or property. Financial fraud committed by a stranger quite often is done under guise of selling you something. It will look...
When someone passes away there are many things that an Executor needs to look after. An Executor needs to make arrangements with a funeral home for cremation or burial.
Looking into the future I see some of this being done...
We all want to leave our loved ones with a sizable inheritance if we can. We often spend hours combing through the best life insurance and death benefit policies. We meet with lawyers and accountants to find the best...