First, I hope this post finds you and your loved ones safe and well. With the terrible state of affairs in the Ukraine, it’s personally been a reminder of how blessed I am to do what I love with people I truly care about and to have the freedom to do so! War is unpredictable. […]
Here’s what I’ve enjoyed reading this past week or so: Biden’s Tax Plan’s Potential Impact on your IRA Are you concerned about increasing tax rates? Read this article about Roth conversions and if they might be the right strategy for you. Ed Slott, a leading expert in the land of IRAs and corny jokes, and […]
Here’s what I’ve enjoyed reading this past week or so: How to buy happiness Lots has been written about this topic, but I like how Arthur Brooks frames it in this short article. “Just because most people generally don’t get happier as they get richer beyond a certain point doesn’t mean that they can’t. In […]
My parents came to this country with $100 cash. They had no family in the U.S. They hoped that with hard work and a little luck they could make a better life. I grew up knowing that we didn’t have a financial safety net. My earliest memories about money revolved around feelings of fear, scarcity, […]
My Freezer in December 2006 Frozen pizzas, carton of Haagen-Dazs, lots of breast milk (yes, mine, thank you very much), and our 6 month-old son’s lovies creatively named Duckie and Cow… Bet you didn’t know that below-freezing temperatures kill dust mites! Unfortunately, below-freezing temperatures do not kill COVID-19. While at war with dust mites and other suspected allergens, […]