Between the student debt crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns, and post-pandemic changes to the workplace, it’s never been more important for students to make the most of their college experience. And if you’re a parent who’s preparing to foot the bill and hoping to turn that extra bedroom into a hobby room, it’s important that you set… Read more »
The challenges of the last couple years have filled many people with uncertainty about the present and concern for the future. Often that can create a feeling of stasis when it comes to how we think about our money. But improving Return on Life (ROL) isn’t something that happens in an undefined future. ROL is… Read more »
A familiar refrain from athletes and their trainers is, “no pain no gain! That quote may ring true in the field of fitness and athletic endeavors, it is certainly not the case in the world of finance. In fact, we’ve just come off more than a decade of all gain with very little pain. Is… Read more »
Most married couples take a “divide and conquer” approach to household tasks and chores. One spouse might handle weekly shopping, the other might handle garbage and recycling. One spouse might handle laundry and cleaning, the other might handle yardwork and maintenance. One spouse might drive the kids to school, the other might handle pickup and… Read more »
Recently, we began working with a husband and wife who have created a successful business comprised of a collection of commercial real estate properties. Their business has a fair level of complexity, and the husband is really the only one who understands the ins and outs of the operation. He has existing relationships with… Read more »
A recent study published by npj Regenerative Medicine found that increased longevity has widened the gap between a person’s total healthspan (the number of years you are healthy) and lifespan by approximately 9 years. That means the average senior could spend the final decade of retirement contending with medical issues that may hinder their ability… Read more »
Remember those days during your career when just carving out a free weekend for a vacation felt impossible? Now that you’re retired, time is no longer an issue! You’re free to travel where you want, when you want, for as long as you want. And, for some retirees, that means extended vacations that allow… Read more »
Tony, Denise & I found ourselves in a client’s apartment one Thursday morning. We were all poring over bank statements and check records. “You withdrew $5,000 several times this month from your checking account”, Tony pointed out. “Do you remember what the money was for?” She said she didn’t remember but must have… Read more »
Was this finally the year that you took our advice, put down your pad and pencil, and let a CPA handle your taxes? Didn’t it feel good to have that extra hour or two of free time instead of spending a Saturday sorting through receipts? And didn’t you have a little extra peace… Read more »