A few things to keep in mind when family and friends are visiting in The Villages community. Age Requirements In a regular (not street legal) golf cart drivers must be at least 14 years old. If you own a street legal golf cart the...
These goals can keep your retirement plans on track. Saving for retirement takes decades, and it’s important to check on your progress every so often to make sure you’re still on track. If you reach retirement age and suddenly realize you can’t afford to retire,...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) starting in 2021. Beneficiaries can expect a 1.3% increase in their income payouts next year, which is actually smaller than the COLA increase was for this year.1 For single households, that’s an average increase...
If you think the economic decline due to the pandemic has been difficult for you personally, the big picture numbers may be even worse. Analysts project that the total economic disruption could eventually cost between $9 trillion and $33 trillion. Many economists are advocating that...
More than 90% of America’s older adults prefer to “age in place” in their own homes rather than in a senior housing community or facility.1 With today’s insight into how a deadly pandemic can affect nursing homes — as of September 6, COVID-19 has claimed nearly...
If you’ve been surprised by a recent increase to the home insurance rate for your Florida home, you’re not alone. Home insurance rates in Florida are rising across the board! The exact amounts of the increases vary from carrier to carrier. We are seeing carriers...
As of the end of July, the stock market was still performing relatively well and the Federal Reserve had announced no near-term changes to interest rates.1 However, other economic news was not as rosy. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. economy contracted by...
So, you’re planning to make some improvements to your home and want to hire a contractor. Great! Hiring a contractor with the right skill set for the job can help you save time and physical stress. However, some contractors tend to make a project more...
Hurricane season is something that Floridians are all too familiar with, but when it comes to being prepared, you can never overdo it. Please take a moment to ensure that you are fully prepared for this hurricane season. The following list of essential tips will...
