It’s that dreaded time of year again—tax season. And if you are like many Americans you have procrastinated, and you now have to scramble to get your taxes filed in time to meet the deadline. Fortunately for you, FirstLantic hourly care  has put together a last-minute list of tips so that you don’t miss out on important deductions for this year or in the future.   1. Increased standard deduction amounts • Single or married filing separately - $12,000 • Married filing jointly or qualifying widow ((er) - $24,000 • Head of household - $18,000   2. Healthcare spending deductions You can deduct expenses paid to cover a loved one’s unreimbursed medical costs if the qualified medical expense of everyone claimed on your tax returns [...]

April 22nd is Earth Day, but did you know that the entire month of April has now become Earth Month? So, that gives us thirty days to do our part. Because whether you believe that climate change is man-made or not, we can all agree that our planet is worth protecting. And while most of us can’t make monumental changes on our own, we can all do small things that make a difference. FirstLantic senior solutions of Florida describes five ways that each of us can do our part.   1: Eat more plant-based foods We are not saying you have to give up eating meat but trying to eat more plant-based foods is not only good for you but also for the environment. According [...]

With our society’s unending obsession with youth, it may be hard to believe that three very-much-in demand-models are all seniors. Is this a good sign for the future? Hopefully, it means that companies are finally recognizing the spending power of baby boomers with over ten thousand turning 65 each day. It wasn’t that long ago, as we pointed out in a recent FirstLantic blog, that actress Anne Bancroft played a middle-aged woman in The Graduate and she was only 35 years old! Well, thank goodness times-are-a-changing and 70 may just be the new 40! So, let’s meet three women who are breaking the mold and aren’t letting age hold them back in any way.   Maye Musk, 70 Yes, she is the mother of Elon [...]

“To find the best caregivers for our clients, we look for certain personality traits – kindness, empathy, professionalism, strong communication skills and a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of patients,” said Jack Maloney, President and Co-founder of FirstLantic Healthcare and LiveWell Placements. Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but in order to do the job well, you have to be a compassionate and caring person who truly puts patients first. Have you ever thought about a career that involves helping others? Do you think you have what it takes? FirstLantic describes the steps they use during the hiring process in order to ensure that they employ only the most qualified candidates in South Florida.   Step 1: All candidates [...]

Fraud affects up to 25 million people per year in the United States alone and older Americans are especially vulnerable. If you are age 60 or older—you are at an increased risk of being a target of con artists who sell fake products and services by email or telephone. The good news is that older Americans are more likely to report fraud which is one of the best ways to stop this abuse. That said, FirstLantic wants to make sure that you are not a victim in the first place. And with tax season right around the corner, it is important to know that the IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. [...]

Spring is almost here! Soon flowers will start to bloom, temperatures will get warmer and you will start to feel like anything is possible. And what better way to begin the season than by sprucing up your finances? We know — you want to get your finances in shape but starting the process can be almost as painful as a new exercise regimen. So, FirstLantic promises to give you some easy tips that will help you and your budget get fit without requiring a lot of sit ups and leg lifts!   Tip Number 1 – Stop tempting yourself Every time you get a catalogue in the mail or an ecommerce newsletter, it can be hard to resist, so remove the temptation. Unsubscribe from all [...]

Since the heart is one of the most iconic symbols of Valentine’s Day, it only makes sense that the American Heart Association designated February as Heart Health month. And with one out of every four Americans dying from heart disease each year, FirstLantic, wants to make sure that you know all the facts so that you can live the longest and healthiest life possible. So, take our short quiz to see how much you really know about how to strengthen your heart! Take the quiz, then see the answers below to see how much you really know about how to strengthen your heart.   QUIZ   (true or false) Your heart stops beating when a heart attack happens. Jaw or back pain could be a [...]

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. Sure, it’s considered one of the most romantic days of the year when poems are written, flowers are given, and romantic trips are planned. But have you ever heard that famous poetic verse, “Roses are red, Violets are blue, if you don’t buy me something expensive, I might have to move on from you”! What? You’ve never heard that one? Well, that’s because we just made it up, but it does have a certain ring to it. After all, while Americans will spend about 30 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day in 2019, a study by AttorneyFee.com, found that divorce filings also increase by about 18% in February. Now that’s romantic – and [...]

There have literally been thousands of articles written about the differences between Baby Boomers and Millennials. The reality is that while it makes a good story, it does not capture the full picture. There are more commonalities than you might think and there are things that both generations can learn from each other. But why should you care? Well, in the same way that many of us complain that our government can’t move forward without the two parties finding some common ground, our society can’t move forward productively without finding some generational commonalities. In the spirit of harmony, FirstLantic challenges some of the misconceptions that both sides have about each other and highlights the areas where they are more alike than not.   1. Technology [...]