Monthly Archives: April 2013
Gift To Law School Will Help Veterans, Give Widow Some Peace
It was a triumph over a tragedy both personal and national. In a heartwarming story out of Columbus, Ohio, the widow of a soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq six years ago found a way to honor his memory and help others. Jenna Grassbaugh, herself a veteran, made a donation to Ohio… Read More »
Once Care Facility Is Decided Upon, Questions Must Continue
Finding the right care facility for an elderly loved one, whether it’s a mother, father, aunt, uncle or some other person held dear, is a lot of work. That work doesn’t end once the search is completed, as noted in a recent article in U.S. News and World Report. The questions that needed to… Read More »
Inherited Financial Security A Blessing, If Handled Correctly
Money does not equal happiness. Let that sink in. It can be hard to believe, but it’s true. Sure, it’s easier to be unhappy when poor, but family wealth, if not handled correctly, can also be a source of grief. In recent stories for Forbes magazine, author Thayer Willis, herself the descendant of the… Read More »
Case Illustrates Hidden Danger Of Fund Transfers
It’s a cautionary tale, and proof that it’s rarely possible to have your cake and eat it, too. A recent court ruling taught a Virginia woman a harsh lesson about trying, basically, to scam the system. The woman sought to be able to qualify for Medicaid by transferring a large sum of money to… Read More »