by Ellen Blake Apps make it easy to send money to loved ones. It's true that apps are an easy way to send money and I appreciate the convenience. And though I use them, primarily Venmo, I may be one of the last humans who also still writes checks. Not alot, but
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Due to the Coin Shortage I’ll No Longer Accept Anyone’s 2 Cents
5 Practical Tips to Budget For the Holidays in a Pandemic Year
by Ellen Blake A longer holiday shopping season this year The holiday season feels different this year - because it is different. For one thing, it's twice as long. Covid-19 forced retailers to make changes to their holiday sales cycle, which affects how we shop. The "special" deals started much earlier than
The Grandparent Economy is Serious Business
originally posted: 2/18/2019 updated: 9/20/2020 By Ellen Blake Grandparents are an eager to spend demographic Think about it - Most grandparents light up when you ask about their grandchildren. My friends share stories and pictures at the drop of a hat. They are willing to spend abundantly on the grandchildren even when they cannot
6 Discounts Seniors Only Get if They Know
Originally posted: July 26, 2019 Updated September 5, 2020 Where can I find discounts for seniors? Don't be shy about asking for a discount...you've earned it! These discounts are usually for people aged 55 and over, but sometimes start at age 62. Stores, restaurants, travel agencies, car rentals, insurance, phone plans, tourist attractions,
Are You Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
by Jeff Berman originally posted 1/21/2019 updated 6/25/2020 Can You Get a 30 Year Mortgage When You Are 60+? Traditional financial advice for retirees, and soon to be retirees, is to reduce debt as much as possible.1 With reduced and fixed income that often comes with retirement, it's considered optimal to have little to
Yes, You Should Still List Your House!
The Grandparent Scam is Alive and Well: Don’t Be Duped
Finances: Women & Money
by Leslie Farin Some people still think of finances as a man’s world, but guess what? They are wrong. If you’re a woman who is not comfortable making important decisions about money, whether it’s because up until this point you’ve avoided doing so, or because your significant other controls the finances,