After writing about how sitting is the new smoking in February and October last year I wanted to try working from a standing desk. About two months ago I got my opportunity when my father-in-law was in town and he helped me build a standing desk over part of my original desk. At first it…
Is your “final file” missing, empty or just forgotten? Sadly, I find most are in some form of neglect. Last week I asked, “How much do you know about your loved one’s financial life?” This week we look at a list to get you prepared. This is one of those things that we all seem…
Easily one of the most frustrating issues is taking care of someone else’s business. Especially when they’re not prepared! This article is a helpful guide on preparing yourself and making sure your loved ones are prepared. Don’t let the nightmares that you hear from others become yours. Get prepared and be prepared. When documents are needed, they’re…
Employers (big and small) are increasingly finding it difficult to maintain the pension benefits offered to so many employees over the years. In the last three years these are just some of the companies that have found the need to make changes in their pensions: AIG Boston Red Sox Washington Post United States Steel Kodak…
I’ve had many enjoyable cups of coffee with clients and friends through the years. This issue about organic or not has continually resurfaced over time. For me, this issue seems to have become much more prevalent in the last few months. With the latest article that I read this week I’ve made a decision that…
What are the major risks to our lives compared to some of the major fears in our lives? You’ll be surprised. This article gives an interesting look at what worries us and where we should be focused. To Your Best 2nd Half, The opinions voiced in this material are for…
Deciding when to send your spouse or parent to a nursing home can be a tough and agonizing experience. Some of you have faced this already. Others are in the midst of this or will face it soon. I remember as a young boy going to the nursing home to see Pappy (my grandfather). It…
I’ve had numerous conversations over the years about telling your heirs about your estate plans. I always recommend telling someone. Don’t keep it a secret. Do not feel compelled though to share all of the details. At least one person should know where to find your estate documents and account information. This would include your…
Most of us don’t enter the 2nd Half at the same time. For some, entering retirement together is ideal. For others, it’s not even an option. At times we don’t get to choose when we retire. As a follow-up to my ‘practice retirement’ blog I’ve expanded on a significant issue. What are some of…
Grandma and Grandpa are visiting from Texas this week. Both Joshua (9) and Grandpa love to look for rocks. They’re both rock hounds! We decided to go up in the mountains and we had a great day hanging out around St. Peter’s Dome (on the backside of Cheyenne Mountain). Reflecting on this precious day here’s part…