Human beings are obsessed with setting records. The fastest. The strongest. The first. The longest. It’s exciting whenever a new record gets set. It makes us feel like we’re witnesses to something important, something historic. Something we can tell our grandchildren about. And now, we can add a new record to the list: The Longest…
It’s easy to treat Labor Day as little more than the last summer holiday. As one more opportunity to visit the lake. As a day for barbecues or sipping lemonade on the hammock. After all, Labor Day lacks the historical traditions of Independence Day or the gravity of Memorial Day. It’s just not quite as…
What’s in a Phrase: Your Retirement There are certain phrases that have become so pervasive in our culture that we rarely stop to think about what they mean. Many of these sayings contain some very profound lessons that can apply directly to your retirement. Here are some of my favorites. April Showers Bring May Flowers:…
As my birthday approaches, I’ve been thinking about certain milestones. Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions. “How old are you?” “I’m four and a…
When we plan retirement some don’t want to hear how much it may help to work a few more months. I’ve just reviewed a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Their research confirms working a few years longer has a bigger impact on improving retirement income security for older workers than…
“Printing ink, not black, solid.” “Yarn (not sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly with artificial staple fibers.” “Meat of swine other than hams, shoulders, bellies and cuts thereof, salted, brined, or smoked.” “Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in liquid or cream.” You’re probably wondering what in the world I’m…
Do you have the legal forms that you need for your children who are now adults (or about to be)? We’re about to send Julia, our daughter, off to college in two weeks. At the same time, she will be turning 18 and be living out of state. I have heard too many stories of…
Roberto Clemente – Baseball Hero As July comes and goes and we enter the dog days of summer, I always enjoy baseball and the pennant races. The playoff race takes a break in mid-July and Joshua and I enjoyed baseball’s stars at the Mid-Summer Classic, also known as the All-Star Game. While it can be…
Quarterly Market Review The second quarter of 2018 is now officially closed, and with July 4th just past, it’s safe to say the summer season is in full swing. While for many of us the main features of July are cookouts and trips to the mountains or beach, this month also holds a special place…
Some rules are meant to be broken—like the one about not wearing white after Labor Day. Others should remain sacrosanct, such as the rules of good credit. Those are the kind of rules that can make life easier and happier when you follow them—and help ensure your finances stay in good order, too. Unlike fashion…