In this day and age, I can't help but wonder why so many people struggle with those who are different. How can we not be a more accepting people? Why don't more of us embrace diversity? February is National Black History Month and the Chinese New Year. These are two cultures that have brought so much character and depth and breadth to what is America. Why is it so hard for so … [Read more...] about Why is it so hard to embrace diversity?
A First Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant Can Influence Baby Boomers for Life
Recognizing Chinese contributions during Chinese New Year 2021 When I was in the middle of 8th grade (see photo), my family moved from my beloved town of Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Danville, Virginia. This was the forth major move and relocation for me. And, I would be entering my sixth new school. It was another traumatic move for me. Yet, as with all … [Read more...] about A First Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant Can Influence Baby Boomers for Life
Boomers Reinventing Retirement and Following Their Passion
The first wave of Baby Boomers is turning 75 this year. This includes such icons as Dolly Parton, Tom Selleck, Goldie Hawn, and Eric Clapton. Another 14 million first-Boomers were born between 1946 and the end of 1949. These are the true pioneers of the “new retirement.” They are visionary boomers reinventing retirement. And we younger boomers are … [Read more...] about Boomers Reinventing Retirement and Following Their Passion
Guest Column: 10 Financial Tasks to Wrap Up 2020
To close out the unusual year we've just had, I wrote a guest article for Retirement Daily on The Street. I covered 10 financial tasks we can all wrap up after the holidays. With such a complex financial system, it's important to take some time to look under the hood at each account you own. And, help prepare for the upcoming tax season. None of these account reviews takes … [Read more...] about Guest Column: 10 Financial Tasks to Wrap Up 2020
Decorate the Rooms in Your Financial House
December can be such a complicated time of the year. The holidays are both stressful and enchanting. Things at work should be winding down, but often amp up to get a jump-start for the next year. Add to the mix this year: holidays during COVID-19. Now what are we up against? What is a sane person to do? It seems that everyone has decided to decorate … [Read more...] about Decorate the Rooms in Your Financial House
