Want to know the best gift you can give your family? It's a will. August is Make-A-Will Month. Celebrate in style: Get your affairs in order. Your heirs will thank you.

Come springtime, daffodils appear everywhere. But there are many other bulbs you can plant this fall for additional color next spring. If you’re tired of seeing just swaths of yellow, read on. If you prefer hands-on tips, Emerald Necklace Garden Club is sponsoring a free, open-to-the-public education seminar on unusual bulbs, Sunday, September 19.

My father was a man of many words, hence the title of my column and blog. But while Dad Said it Best, Mom has always led by example. At 92, my mother is an enduring example of  beauty, grace and strength. I know now how Mom's actions said more than words ever could.

Careful planning, whether in advance or in response to an unanticipated need for care, can help protect your estate while still meeting Medicaid's strict asset limits. Drill down into the details here.

The Social Security Administration continues to make it easier for you to access programs regarding retirement, disability, supplemental and Medicare benefits. The website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online.

The annual flowers are at their peak! A fun art activity to do with the grandkids this time of year is flower pounding. Flowers and leaves can be hammered to release their vibrant natural dye onto paper or fabric. Great results come from flowers that are mostly flat and have a lot of color, such as rose petals, bright daisies, geranium petals, petunias and pansies.