When our older daughter went off to college, it was a shock to the household. We didn’t think things would be so different because our younger daughter was still home. Just as we were getting used to the “new normal”, the older graduated from college and the younger was a senior in high school with one foot out the door. We knew at that point that things were going to … [Read more...] about Family Finance Fun—and Annual Tea Party
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Retirement and Estate Planning Talks With Dad: Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
By Guest Contributor: Susan Bumstead Chanley, Principal of Crystal Communications Group, a marketing communications consultancy. June has always been a special month for my family. It’s the month of my parents’ birthdays (they are deceased now) and, of course, Father’s Day. While I’m not known as the family baker, each year I made my dad red wine biscotti (aka … [Read more...] about Retirement and Estate Planning Talks With Dad: Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
All too soon the holidays were upon me this year. So much to do, so little time! With all the craziness of working on the renovations for our new house, the focus was on getting my retirement kitchen up and running in time for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The kids were coming home and the annual holiday cookie baking had to get done. It was time to get ready for … [Read more...] about Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
