It is shocking to dig into the facts about hunger in America. What makes it worse is that so many are going hungry during the holidays. While we are ever so grateful for the bounty on our table, it is stunning to hear of hunger in retirement. And, to realize how little progress we're making to feed our children. Not to mention the young adults trying to get ahead A … [Read more...] about Hunger in Retirement: Millions of Boomers and Retirees Are Hungry at the Holidays
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Thanksgiving – Our Shared Connection to the Past
There seems to be a general consensus that Thanksgiving is the best of all the holidays. What’s not to love about a holiday where friends and family take time to gather around the table, share a traditional meal, and give thanks for all we have? It’s a celebration across the generations and one holiday where we all have a shared connection to the past. Central to our … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving – Our Shared Connection to the Past
Inflation Melts Away Retirement Savings like Ice Cream on a Summer Day!
I have always loved having a summer birthday, and this year my birthday fell on “National Ice Cream Day.” How lucky was that! In fact, all of July is “National Ice Cream Month.” This is such wonderful news from a self-proclaimed ice cream aficionado. And, really, who doesn’t love ice cream? But, it's also a reminder that inflation melts away … [Read more...] about Inflation Melts Away Retirement Savings like Ice Cream on a Summer Day!
Growing Your Retirement Assets: Hints from the Herb Garden
Last summer we had the opportunity to travel to Italy. It was all we had imagined and more. Every time we turned a new corner it was like a scene from a movie. The people were kind and gracious; the landscape breath-taking. Everywhere we looked flowers and herbs grew in nooks and crannies, pots and gardens. I never thought these images could … [Read more...] about Growing Your Retirement Assets: Hints from the Herb Garden
Budgeting for Retirement: Backyard BBQs and Back-of-the-Envelope Budgets
Another challenging winter in New England. And winter blues across most of the country. Since groundhog day, we held onto hope that the cold and snow and ice would give way to spring. While hunkered down at home, we could have been budgeting for retirement and dreaming of those future days. But, if you're like most, you spent time watching TV after shoveling … [Read more...] about Budgeting for Retirement: Backyard BBQs and Back-of-the-Envelope Budgets
