As the Colorado resident ages, planning for the future becomes more and more important. Retirement planning becomes a crucial part of the budget, and the individual often dreams of what life will be like once he or she is finally able to retire. These dreams often...
As the parent of a special needs child, you need all the financial help you can get. The federal government and the State of Colorado offer a variety of assistance programs and benefits, but who will provide these and other benefits for your child after you are...
Caring for a pet is a big responsibility. Many households in Colorado devote a great deal of time and money to providing for the well-being of their animals. Whether they raise them from birth or adopt them full-grown from shelters, pet owners often incorporate their...
Taking care of mom or dad can become a pressing concern as a Colorado resident's parent ages. It often begins with driving mom or dad to doctors' appointments. Later, one realizes that the parent is no longer able to stay on top of bills and needs someone to step in...
If your parents have health issues and/or are approaching the age where you and they fear they may need to take up residence in a Colorado nursing home or assisted-living facility, you may already be worrying about how they will pay the costs that such care entails....
In addition to family responsibilities, Colorado business owners also have a responsibility to their customers and employees. Customers depend upon the business owner to provide a necessary product or service; employees depend upon the business owner to provide their...
In years past, one would pour over the family photo album to learn about friends and family. If one wanted to say hello to grandma, he or she would have to pick up the telephone and place a call. Then, when the phone bill came in, along with all the other bills,...
What did they get right? What do you need to know?In the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian highlighted the widespread problem of abuses by guardians and conservators. Mr. Oliver is a comedian who uses humor to address issues often overlooked or...
Life is full of choices. The Colorado resident chooses where to live, which occupation to become proficient at and even who to spend his or her life with. For some individuals, the desire to continue making such choices is a motivating factor. These individuals also...
It appears that only 45% of Colorado residents are prepared for their end of days. In fact, research indicates that approximately 55% of Americans have done no formal estate planning. They have not created a will or done anything to ensure that their families and...