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...
Many people are told to “Have an estate sale” and some people are horrified at the thought of having 100s of strangers walking through the family home. Is an estate sale a good idea?I just read about a lady...
Retirement is a phase of life that can be both exciting and intimidating. These years may include taking up new hobbies, traveling, spending time with family or even moving into a new and more comfortable home. In 2017, 38%...
Pompano Beach, FL— December 30, 2019 — Joyce Bidwell, licensed insurance producer, has joined Life Insurance Settlements Inc as a Licensed Affiliate. Having worked with the Senior community for many years, Ms. Bidwell assists seniors with personal matters such as,...
What is senior financial health? We always talk to physical, emotional and mental health but what about financial? The number of seniors in North America is increasing yearly. Do these seniors feel well financially?Surprisingly, seniors, which include those 50 and over...
Elevating how we talk about money – hindsight from a Sandwich Generation CaregiverMy membership in “The Sandwich Generation” club became real for me during a 3 week period when we were told my Dad was terminal, my Mum was...
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...
Recently we discovered an article published by The Globe and Mail, ‘Seniors taking out mortgages – is it ever a good idea?' By Diane Jermyn. The article follows a senior couple who are considering accessing funds locked up in...
Health insurance helps millions of Americans afford the high healthcare costs in the country. In fact, over 90% of the American population is covered by some type of health insurance. Having health insurance is not only important for saving...
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...
