If you’ve ever taken in a kitten or adopted a puppy, you know there is no such thing as a “free” pet. No matter how you acquire your new best friend, pet ownership comes with significant start-up costs and ongoing maintenance expenses. Read more...

Found in: Pets

County music diva Kathy Mattea’s lyrics, “Standin’ knee deep in a river and dyin’ of thirst,” could well apply to the quagmire many people get into when they start their philanthropic quest. Read more...

Found in: Philanthropy

More and more Boomers are finding themselves alone in the world. Whether through choice or adverse circumstances, they find themselves in the same boat—and that boat is: who will look after them when they can no longer look after themselves? Read more...

Found in: Intergenerational Issues

When looking at assisted living communities, are Boomers thinking to themselves, “Gee, Mom and Dad are going to love it here. It has all the amenities they could ask for. But there’s no way in h&%# I’m ever going to live here!” Read more...

Found in: Intergenerational Issues

The next time you think, “I remember my Dad saying that,” don’t be surprised. As difficult as it is to believe now, one day your kids will be saying the very same thing. It happens to all of us at some point. It isn’t good, it isn’t bad, it’s just life! Read more...

Found in: Intergenerational Issues

It used to be difficult to get a divorce; now, simply saying you have “irreconcilable differences” is enough. Have you ever wondered what differences are so irreconcilable that the 40-year togetherness of Al and Tipper Gore, for example, is kaput? Read more...

Found in: Divorce, Couples

Loneliness is one of the toughest issues older singles face; it is normal for them to seek companionship, and they should be commended for trying. But not every prospect has romance in mind: sometimes it’s money they’re after. Read more...

Found in: Dating

Once, you could shrug off the week from hell and let the good times roll. Now, you find yourselves watching Netflix and eating delivery pizza. A great way to get out of the rut you said you’d never fall into is to stimulate falling-in-love hormones. Read more...

Found in: Couples

Dating isn’t something you do once in a while. It’s a mindset, a way of thinking about and treating your spouse all day, every day of the year. And, when it comes to date night, these tips will help you add some sizzle. Read more...

Found in: Couples