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Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, My mother has some significant memory problems and is no longer safe in her own home. We have placed her in a memory care facility. She is not happy most of the time. I feel extremely guilty about this decision. We made the decision to keep her safe.

What Is Heaven Like?

“Everything is free,” says Christina, age 12. “Everyone lives in a mansion. No one has to go to work. There are no house payments.” Our original parents lived in paradise. God not only made all the house payments; he provided the room service. The house payments started when Adam and Eve sinned.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Know About RMDs? You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?

Bend it Like Your Grandma

I don’t remember the hot games being this hot. I don’t remember the cold games being this cold. The wet ones are absolutely soggy. The windy ones are gale force. These aforementioned hours are excruciating, at times alternating from one climate crisis to another.

What Do You Think Your New Name Will Be In God’s Kingdom?

“I think God will give me ‘Bubba’ as a new name,” says Andrew, age 11. “‘Bubba’ means like a good friend. I think everybody will have a good name in heaven because there is no evil there.” If there’s a southern section of heaven, Bubba should work just fine. It’s “Scooby Doo” for Drew, 7.

Ask Aunt B

  Dear Aunt B, My heart is broken. I can’t even explain to you what has happened, so I know I am asking a great deal. Please help me heal my broken heart. I'm not sure how to begin. Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken, I am truly sorry about your current situation. I send you much love and peace.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

If you’re a long-term investor, your portfolio may stay fairly stable over time. However, that doesn’t mean you will never sell any investments. But when should you sell — and why?

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Managing your finances and investing for your future are important tasks — and they can be challenging. But you don’t have to go it alone. Many people benefit from working with a financial advisor, someone who knows their needs and goals and makes appropriate recommendations.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Paying for health care can be challenging — but are you taking full advantage of all the resources available to you? You might have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), so let’s look at both.