by Dennis Beaver | education, family, retirement
“Your Retirement Sketchbook” focuses on the hardest part of retirement planning — figuring out what your retirement life will look like — instead of overwhelming readers with financial charts and formulas. April 1, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr....
by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, family, healthcare, hearing aids, Jobs, safety, workplace
A lot of people with hearing issues won’t seek help, or they refuse to wear hearing aids. “Nicole” had a very good reason not to wear hers, but figuring out why took some sleuthing. Here’s what you can do if you know someone who needs help...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, contracts, elder abuse, elder law attorney, estate planning, family, family law, parenting, trusts
If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney. January 6, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver Over the many years I’ve been in law practice, a client’s adult...
by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, elder abuse, family, family law, fraud
An aging couple hired a remodeling company that illegally required large deposits, and then they decided to stick with the company even after an employee stole from them and wasn’t fired. December 29, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver There is an age when self-doubt —...
by Dennis Beaver | estate planning, family, family law, law enforcement, parenting
This case of a violent and entitled adult son whose parents are in denial is an example of the extreme risks some parents face if they neglect essential safety precautions. December 22, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver When the news that legendary director Rob Reiner and his...
by Dennis Beaver | business, community, customers, employees, family
The children of Morgan Clayton, founder of Tel-Tec Security Systems in Bakersfield, California, share how their father’s wisdom, life experience and caring nature have turned their family business into a locally respected powerhouse. December 15, 2025 • By...