American fashion designer Tom Ford, the man who transformed Gucci from a bombed-out brand to a must-have label, is working his magic again. First-quarter financial results from the Italian fashion house showed a deeper than expected slump …

This is the third installment of a column that appeared Dec. 27 about the challenges of financing elder care.When you are considering your elder care options, it pays to enlist help on eligibility issues. Don't assume anything until you do…