Parents, aging, and finances. Talking about aging with parents can be one of those difficult conversations we want to put off for another day. Like other difficult conversations, though, avoidance …
Estate Planning, Opioids and Addiction
Estate planning, opioids and addiction: Addiction is one of those common issues everyone thinks is uncommon. But if it was talked about more, more people would realize addiction is a widespread …
Minimalism, Kakeibo and Happiness
Minimalism, Happiness and Kakeibo: Minimalism trends have been around at least a decade. They contributed to the rise of the FIRE (Financially Independent Retiring Early) movement, where 20- to …
Monthly Money Dates
Monthly money dates sure don’t sound very romantic. However, it’s said that money and sex are the two biggest reasons for divorce*. Could it be just a coincidence they are also two of the most …
What’s a Holiday Spending Style?
What's a holiday spending style? It's the approach you take to spending money on others. How do you decide what to spend at the holidays, and on whom? In her program, Money Habitudes …
Decision Fatigue and Shopping
Decision fatigue is a real thing. I discovered this poignantly on a recent shopping trip. The mission was simple: Buy a spice rack. I figured the best shot was at Bed Bath Beyond (BBB); a store I had …
The Best Gift for Graduates
Estate planning as a graduation present?!?? Attorney Linda Chamberlain is our featured blogger this week, with a wise reminder on the best gift for graduates. Learn why 18+ year olds need certain …
Guest Post – Attorney Mike Mastry: Beneficiary Designations
This week we welcome a guest post from Attorney Mike Mastry on beneficiary designations. He has an instructive story that illustrates why it is important to double-check them. Mike can be reached …
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Ideas to Fund Long Term Care
Due to increased life expectancies, today's 65-year-olds will need on average close to $200,000 to cover long-term care costs. (Long-term care refers to care that is not covered by Medicare - …
Letting Indecision Delay Your Estate Plan
The best reason I ever heard for not seeing an estate planning attorney came from a late client who, upon learning that over half of his estate might be taxed, said, “I don’t mind. The government has …
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