How Service Dogs Can Help

February 28, 2025
My parent suffers from chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I am considering getting an assistance dog to help. What are some considerations regarding service...

Do I Need to File a Tax Return in 2025?

February 21, 2025
What are the income tax filing requirements for this tax season? I retired last March and no longer have earned income. Am I still required...

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Tips

February 14, 2025
Can you provide any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor?...

Prepare for Natural Disasters in 2025

February 28, 2025
As homeowners view the devastation from the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires in Southern California, it is a good opportunity to review your preparations in case of a natural disaster...

Tax Tips for Smooth Filing

February 21, 2025
With the 2025 tax season in full motion, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a guide with top tax tips for taxpayers...

Avoiding Scammers Who Claim They Are IRS Agents

February 14, 2025
During tax filing season, fraudsters continue to deceive victims into believing they are Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents. The IRS is concerned because phone, text, email, and in-person scams are taking place...

Trusts for Creative Spenders

February 28, 2025
Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children, the trust serves an additional function: It protects the principal from being rapidly spent by a child...

Trusts to Protect Children

February 21, 2025
Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs...

Trusts for Surviving Spouse

February 14, 2025
There are three different basic types of trusts for a surviving spouse: a qualified terminable interest property trust (QTIP), a qualified domestic trust (QDOT) or a charitable remainder trust (CRT)...