Mike Festa

An update on the AARP Massachusetts Secure Choice bill

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts AARP Massachusetts is hard at work fighting for our 800,000 members in the Bay State. Here is an...
Mike Festa of AARP Massachusetts highlights AARP's summer 2024 events to help make connections.

Giving thanks for family caregivers

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s also remember that November is National Family Caregivers Month –...

Planning for retirement – Traditional IRA versus Roth IRA

By Joseph McManus, RICP®, Financial Planner, Prudential Advisors There are many vehicles used for retirement planning. One of the most common is the traditional IRA (individual...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes writes about "the otherness" of aging.

Gifts of wisdom at the holidays

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes   “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but...

Money matters: Tips about taxes after retirement

By Joseph McManus, RICP®, Financial Planner, Prudential Advisors   Like most people, you’re likely focused on how to save money on your tax returns, but don’t...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

Life can be better with a reverse mortgage

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director My wife recently asked me what is my biggest fear?  She was surprised to hear...

The safety of the person with Alzheimer’s disease

By Micha Shalev   Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's can be rewarding - and stressful. Home safety is important for everyone - but...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

I love my home. I love my independence. I love my reverse mortgage.

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director “I love my home.  I’m getting older.  I want to be financially independent and prepared. ...

Planning for retirement – Traditional IRA versus Roth IRA

By Joseph McManus, RICP®, Financial Planner, Prudential Advisors There are many vehicles used for retirement planning. One of the most common is the traditional IRA (individual...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes writes about "the otherness" of aging.

Bravery

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes "Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man...