by Robyn | May 10, 2016 | Banking, Budgeting, Helping Mom & Dad, Saving Money
When Caroline began helping her mother with bill-paying, she was quickly overwhelmed. “I couldn’t believe the mess. Mom had four bank accounts and several credit cards,” she said. “There was no system to her bill paying.” In her late 80’s and suffering from macular...
by Robyn | Feb 23, 2016 | Banking, Financial Organization
Jake unexpectedly needed to care for his older brother, Greg. Now in his sixties, Greg never married. Jake is his only family. When Greg was hospitalized with a serious illness followed by several months of at-home care, Jake stepped in to help, including tending to...
by Robyn | Feb 9, 2016 | Banking, Financial Organization, Helping Mom & Dad, Planning for Aging in Place
Barbara’s mother called in a panic. Her power had been shut off. Barbara contacted the electric company and learned her elderly mother had not paid her bills in several months. Barbara, who lives in another state, made an emergency trip sort out her mother’s affairs....
by Robyn | Nov 24, 2015 | Banking, General
Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful for the people and things we value in our lives. I propose we include money in our expressions of gratitude, both the money we have and our ability to acquire it. Money is so important in our daily lives, many ordinary events...
by Robyn | Nov 10, 2015 | Banking, Financial Organization
Do you want to switch banks? Does just the idea make your head spin? If you have many automated reoccurring transactions, switching banks can be a challenge. I recently changed my primary bank. Why did I switch? Convenience. My old bank had a branch in the town where...
