Paycheck Protection Program Extended
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) was extended to August 8, 2020. The extension was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2020. On...
The Staggering Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer's Association has published its 2020 report entitled Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (alz.org). The findings give pause when contemplating the future of many Americans who will...
Health Care Power of Attorney Checklist: Specific or General
You have the right to decide the kind of medical treatment you want to receive from doctors and health-care providers. If you can speak up at the time, you can express your wishes yourself. But if...
Beware of COVID-19 Related Scams
It is hateful that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need. Nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that situation. The...
Plan for Your Digital Footprint
There are very few individuals without a digital footprint anymore. From social networks like Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter, blogs and licensed domain names, email, music, photos,...
Recognize and Report Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a concern that takes many forms. Unfortunately, many seniors are subjected to elder abuse and often times the abuse goes unreported and the abuser goes unpunished. Four common forms...
Aging Americans are Changing Their Living Wills Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Kaiser Health News is reporting the coronavirus pandemic is prompting aging Americans to create or update their living wills. Specifically, intubation is the topic that has many seniors crafting or...
3 Tips for Filing for PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Treasury Department recently published Interim Final Rules on loan forgiveness. This article will give you some general guidance on how to seek loan forgiveness, as well as 3 important tips when...
Social Security Administration Facing Lawsuits Over E-Signatures
Electronic signature laws during the coronavirus pandemic are playing a more important role than ever before. The laws outlining acceptable electronic transaction standards that have the same effect...
POA: Who should make financial decisions for you?
Who should you trust to manage your financial well being when you are no longer able to do so? A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to...