When folks are downsizing and moving from their long-time residence, they have a lot of stuff that they need to get rid of and that's where Rubbish Works comes to the rescue. Removal, recycling and re-purpose your stuff - keeping as much out of the landfill as possible. "Communication is key in downsizing..." says owner Betty Benson. Click [...]
By Julie Ouellette An unfortunate reality of our times is that dishonest people prey on the vulnerable. Seniors are particularly vulnerable and trusting of others. Because of this, they are often targets of scams. When I worked in a community, we saw various attempts to defraud our residents over the years. One in particular was tried several [...]
IN AN IDEAL WORLD every situation you encounter with your parent family and siblings is seamless. Your parents are cooperative and grateful for what you do, and your siblings appreciate your efforts and pitch in cheerfully to help. But we know that the world is not always so tidy and supportive. Probably no family works smoothly [...]
If you could eliminate your monthly mortgage payment, how would that change your quality of life? A Reverse Mortgage and Reverse Mortgage Line of Credit can be used as a financial tool in your retirement years. "One of the greatest challenges facing retirees today is generating enough income for everyday living expenses." Says Kim Dodge, [...]
Kim Dodge, the host of Retirement Ready Real Estate & Finance Show outlines The Truths and Myths About Reverse Mortgages. Kim is a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer with Usher Financial Group and can help you evaluate if a reverse mortgage is right for you. Click on the ORANGE ARROW below to Listen! https://soundcloud.com/retirement-ready/sets/reverse-mortgage-truths-and Kim [...]
It can be difficult for some seniors to get needed salon services. To Your Door Spa & Salon offers in-home salon services and health care. When a person becomes less mobile, it can be more difficult to get out of your home for a haircut, manicure or pedicure. Kathy Peper, owner of To Your Door [...]
I just love the song Summer Time and I love listening to Ella Fitzgerald singing it. This is the perfect time of year to think about and enjoy all the wonderful things we love the most about summer: picnics, more time outdoors, and visits from relatives and friends from far away. However, the living isn’t [...]
It is not uncommon for individuals to use a deed form purchased at a stationary store or, increasingly, an online legal website. While these forms may meet the requirements for a deed under Oregon law, all too often the person preparing the deed completes the form incorrectly. There are a lot of mistakes you can [...]
A surprising number of famous people have died without any form of will or trust to direct distribution of their estate. This has often led to conflicts over the right to control the estate assets, including intellectual property, public image, and other money-producing assets. For example, Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t have a will when [...]
