Posts Tagged ‘parents’
Do You Need Life Insurance if You Are Single?
We talk a lot about families and children, but what if you are single? Do you still need life insurance? Life insurance is a smart financial move for everyone, not just families. If you are still unsure, think about these things: Outstanding Debt Unfortunately, if you have any outstanding debt it could be passed on.…
Read More about Do You Need Life Insurance if You Are Single?Feeling Like You Can’t Afford Your Policy?
When budgets get tight it’s easy to start thinking about what you can cut first. For some, life insurance can be at the top of that list. It’s not a tangible item; you can’t see it and you probably don’t think about it daily. Before you cut the cord, think about these things first. It’s…
Read More about Feeling Like You Can’t Afford Your Policy?Who does your heart beat for?
If you were asked “who does your heart beat for” what would your answer be? Your child? Your spouse? Your parents? Love is so more than a simple emotion. It’s all the little things you do each and every day for your loved ones: The care you take making your child’s lunch in the morning…
Read More about Who does your heart beat for?If they need you, you need The Family Security Plan
If they need you . . . Who are we referring to? Children. Grandchildren. Parents. Spouse. The people in your life that depend on you! Let’s narrow the focus to our children . . . Children depend on us for more than just the physiological; we are responsible for instilling self-esteem, comforting them with feelings…
Read More about If they need you, you need The Family Security PlanMoving UP: The Role of The Family Caregiver
When the calls started coming in that Dad just “wasn’t right” and Mom didn’t know what to do, I knew I had to start making plans for an extended visit to Georgia. Little did I know, it would turn into a permanent move to care for my parents. When I got there a few weeks…
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I am lying in bed and trying to unwind after a long day of pick ups, drop offs, camp, work all day, dinner time, family time, dog time and I am tired. It’s my “me” time, when I finally get to have an hour or so to myself, before sleep sets in and it starts…
Read More about Surf, Blog, Chat, Tag, Post, Connect: What is Your Teenager Up To?Own Your Own Uniqueness: Here’s To Living The Best Life Ever!
Are you a woman who has reached mid life and now you are suddenly thinking where did the time go to? From getting through school, to getting married, to having children, to getting divorced or widowed, to taking care of your parents. No one would disagree that women go through lots of challenges and transitions. …
Read More about Own Your Own Uniqueness: Here’s To Living The Best Life Ever!Summertime and the living is easy . . . isn’t it?
When you think of summer, picnics, flip-flops, lemonade stands, no school, playing outside and summer camp, are just a few of the things that may come to mind! Summertime and the living is easy . . . isn’t it? Did you know The National Safe Kids Campaign estimates that “one in four kids ages 14 and younger…
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An increasing number of Americans between the ages of 45 to 65 years find themselves caught in the challenging position of caring for their aging parents, while also raising their children or grandchildren. If you belong to this “sandwich generation” it can be a difficult juggling act. Are You Being Squeezed? Everyone’s family situation…
Read More about Are You Being Squeezed? Money Strategies For The Sandwich GenerationGraduation Day! Honoring One Mom’s Great Decision!
It was a tremendous day in May 2010 when Darryl graduated from High School. As his mother cried tears of joy, she was even more thrilled to imagine that her son was going to college next year. Darryl was the first person in her family to get into a school and attend. It was a…
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