Dear Brother and Sister, Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Caring and Coping caregiver workshop put on by Alzheimer’s Tennessee. I want to share with you some of the things I learned. We have to learn to live in her reality now. She is not...
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Caregivers: Don’t Forget To Invest In Your Own Health
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s or another illness, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for them and you. Being a caregiver can take so much out of you mentally, physically, and emotionally, but there are...
Top 10 Scams that Target the Elderly
Criminals tend to choose the easiest targets and awareness is the first step to prevention. Here are the top 10 most common financial scams to watch for! 1. IRS Impersonation – Scammers claim an individual owes back taxes and penalties and threatens arrest or home...
Being Prepared for Your Loved Ones
Family. One of, if not the most, important part of your life. We love them dearly and would do anything for them—help them study for a big test, throw them a graduation party, help them with the down payment of their first house, etc. The list is endless. And yet,...
Giving Thanks
A Message of Thankfulness from Paul Fain My college freshman son came home for the holiday weekend. As he packed his car to return to campus, I offered him some gas money. “No thanks, I’ll manage,” he responded. I shoved the twenty dollar bill back into my wallet in...
Sunday Money: Disinheritance
WBIR: Has someone in the family gotten on your bad side!? Well…you could always disinherit them! Understandably, disinheriting an individual from your will can be a difficult decision. Should you? Could you? Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain joins us now to...