For the past several years, at our Annual Family Christmas Party, we have been setting up a Hot Chocolate Bar. Not only is our bar fun and festive, it also serves as a holiday focal point and a welcoming refreshment spot. The first thing we determine is the best location for our bar. This year […]
Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Founded in 2012, it’s a global generosity movement that inspires people to give back. Every morning I get out of bed and check the news for the latest on what will help people in their financial and consumer lives. Since 2008, I’ve written more than 7,000 blog articles […]
Retirement planning is a critical step for everyone, no matter where they are in their career. One of the most popular and effective ways to save for retirement is by setting up a 401(k). A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to set aside money from each paycheck before taxes and […]
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a type of retirement savings account that can help seniors and baby boomers save for retirement. IRAs come in several different forms, including traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, and Self-Directed IRAs. Each type offers different benefits and it is important to understand the differences between each when deciding which IRA […]
Birthdays deserve to be a BIG celebration. Deciding on the theme is the starting point to planning the perfect party for your special kiddo! Max always chooses a theme that makes DIY creating a lot of fun….this year was no exception. He LOVES karate so a Ninja Themed Birthday Party won for birthday #5 for […]
There is no doubt that retirement planning is important. With many Americans living into their 80s and 90s, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your finances are in order so you can enjoy your golden years. Despite the wealth of saving and financial wellness options created by the retirement industry, there is still […]
In the past two decades, the acceleration of women in business thriving as CEOs as well as women holding senior leadership roles in corporations has increased materially. Many women have been breaking into men-dominated industries including finance and technology. Approximately 13 million businesses in the U.S. making up 42% of all U.S. businesses are owned […]
We live on East Street in Middletown, Connecticut. On the west side of East Street, there’s a neighborhood, Sylvan Run Village, in which Eddie loves to walk every morning. Through that neighborhood, there’s a stream that flows north. Since I don’t believe in gravity, I don’t find that particularly troubling. But I did want to […]
Among the largest recalls last week is Polaris snowmobiles, with about 138,000 recalled in the United States and about 61,000 in Canada. Electrostatic discharge inside the fuel tank can cause vapors to ignite during operation and the tank to burst, posing a fire hazard. The recall includes Model Year 2021-2023 MATRYX, 2015-2022 AXYS, and 2013-2014 […]
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