Q: Where can I get help filing my taxes for free? A: Tax season can be overwhelming. Having a reliable place to go for help is important. Thankfully, there are free and trustworthy programs available for seniors aged 60 or older, and to anyone with an income of $60,000 or less, regardless of age. The [...]
Last week my husband and I joined a Zoom call with my mother and her financial advisor. It was an annual call to go over my mom’s needs and goals in the coming year. My husband and I are my mother’s partners in her financial decisions. Up until five years before his death, my father [...]
Q: What is the HomeShare Program and how can I learn more about it? A: Ventura County HomeShare is an innovative program that helps match people who have a home with extra room and people who are seeking a room to rent. Simply put, home sharing is an arrangement where two or more unrelated people [...]
Q: My 89-year-old mother gets upset with me when I can’t reach her on her home or cell phone, and I head over to her house to make sure she is OK. What can I do to reduce this stress? A: I can understand the stress behind this question. This is a common struggle between [...]
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Opens A Waiting List Good news! The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program from very low-income households. Note The Date The AHA will accept applications from Tuesday, January 30, 2024 through Tuesday, February 13, 2024. How The [...]
I call January my health month because it is when I schedule my annual doctor appointments, with my primary care physician as well as the specialists I see. One certainty is that almost all of us will have an annual wellness exam or an appointment to address a specific health concern in the coming year. [...]
Q: I cannot believe it is 2024 already! Why do the years feel like they are moving faster as I age? A: It is quite normal to feel like time is speeding up as we get older. There are many reasons for this feeling. We can better understand why this happens and how to help [...]
