Imposter syndrome definitely hit me as a new physician. At 28 I was responsible for a life or several lives as I was a black cloud when I was on call. It took approximately two months or so to gain confidence. I never felt like I didn’t belong, but I sure did feel as if […]
The Justice Department recently announced an expansion of its Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force to fight against financial abuse. We applaud its efforts. However, no matter what the expansion puts into better transnational law enforcement, the heart of the problem and the worst of elder financial exploitation does not come from international crime rings. It […]
I often speak with business owners that are considering an exit. They’ve built a profitable business and want a high multiple. What they don’t realize is that they are intertwined into the company’s DNA. When you’ve run a business for quite a few years, you tend to lose track of how much you’re responsible for […]
Calmness is a superpower everyone should have! In this blog post, we’re going to cover the power of calmness and share with you some tips to help you improve this superpower everyone should have! We’ll discuss the different types of calmness, and the benefits of calmness, and we’ll also give you some techniques to help […]
In COVID’s early months, millions of workers’ incomes dried up as the unemployment rate skyrocketed. But older Americans were somewhat shielded from the downturn. That’s because they either are over 62 and on Social Security or receive federal disability benefits every month at higher rates than young adults. And just like everybody else, they got […]
As the baby boomer generation ages, many of them are turning to facelifts as a way to combat the effects of aging on their appearance. While this procedure may seem drastic, it can have significant and lasting benefits for people looking for a way to look younger and more vibrant. Let’s take a closer look […]
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 […]
