... Just google “extreme Christmas decorations”).
I admit that this is an unusual year, so we likely not only need more holiday cheer, but may need some new ways to find it, since we may not be able ...
The “Desire-ment” years—redefining retirement pt2
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “retirement?” Do you envision an older couple in a rowboat on a lake? You may not be far ...
The “Desire-ment” years—Redefining Retirement pt 1
To many, retirement means getting put out to pasture to live the rest of your days in peace. This isn’t surprising, as the word “retire” can have negative ...
... of the Covid-19 pandemic? But although life is unpredictable and uncertain, that doesn’t mean your plans should be.
We once had a client who had been divorced for many years. During our annual review ...
... you take today to make that process easier.
Note: These steps are based on the guidebook I’ve chosen to help get my life in order this year:
“In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life ...
... home and life this year, I’m turning to the next chapter in my guidebook:
“In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around Later,” by Abby Schneiderman and Adam ...
How to Organize Your Bill Paying and Financial Accounts
I do not make New Year’s resolutions – if I get a good idea in September, I’ll implement it right then and there. No need to wait until the ...
Three ways to make this year’s holiday even warmer
The holidays are supposed to be about family, friends, spending time together, being of good cheer and probably a bit of religion thrown in as well. ...
... peaceful haunting interrupted by the mortifying moment your child decides to read your diary.
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that this is the year I’m organizing my life, with a little help ...
... if you don’t own your home, there are likely still big pieces to your home life that will require some attention in your absence.
So, as part of my quest to organize my home and life this year, I’m turning ...
Women’s Guide to Preparing for Life’s What-Ifs: How to Organize Your Bill Paying and Financial Accounts
I do not make New Year’s resolutions – if I get a good idea in September, I’ll implement ...
... home. There are any number of things that may change from year to year, so it’s important to communicate these during your review.
When done well, with the assistance of a professional, financial planning ...
... $20 for the better part of 3+ years, so when it went to around $40, they believed it would go down. The group on Reddit could accomplish two things by purchasing the stock en masse:
They could start ...
Women helping women
To say the least, 2020 was unusual in many respects. With the pandemic, business shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and a highly contentious election, the year was definitely one for ...
Women Helping Women: Giving Thanks Safely
As Covid-19 cases are on the rise, having a happy Thanksgiving this year may look a lot different than years past. We know that even in a crazy year like ...
... benefit with a number of options that can make a significant difference in the care you can receive.
And since your needs can change from year to year—and may have changed significantly during the pandemic—it’s ...
... was true—all four of the kids had gone to school and then moved back home for a few years before truly going out on their own. He was apparently ahead of his time, however, as today being a “boomerang” ...
... each option in 10 weeks, 10 months and 10 years. Consider that in 10 days you may still be wondering if you made the right decision, or may still be pinched by the financial repercussions, but what about ...
... decision in 10 minutes, 10 days or 10 weeks (you can do weeks, months or years too). While a child may be more upset in 10 minutes about not getting that ice cream, for example, will they even remember ...
...
A taxing situation
A growing type of scam involves your identity and your taxes. Each year, the IRS is reporting an increased number of cases where someone steals an identity and then files a fraudulent ...