Charity Checkups December 1, 2020, #GivingTuesday, kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This year, due to the CARES Act, even if you do not …
Ironic: Happiness As We Age is Shaped Like a Smile
If we were to chart happiness as we age, at first thought we might expect to see a long, downward slide. After all, aging brings losses, small and big, which can feel like an increasing drag on our …
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Ideas to Fund Long-Term Care
What Should I Expect from Long-Term Care? Long term care refers to care that is not covered by Medicare - typically assistance with Activities of Daily Living, such as cooking, dressing, bathing, …
Straight Talk: How I Faced the Money Taboo
"I HATE dealing with money," my professor said. A relationship therapist I follow has a tagline: “The top two causes of divorce are sex and money, and I’m no accountant.” Could it be a …
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Why an HSA Beats an IRA Any Day
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), many are surprised to learn, are actually super-tax-advantaged retirement vehicles. Oftentimes HSAs are confused with flexible spending accounts (FSAs). If you aren't …