A quote attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson measures success in ways that transcend finances. “To laugh often and much,” it begins. “To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty;…
The process has changed dramatically since NFL Hall of Famer Herb Adderley, a first-round pick, found out he had been drafted in 1961. The 21-year-old cornerback negotiated his contract alone and signed it on the hood of a car in an unfamiliar parking lot. “I was talking with (Packer assistant…
We’re big advocates for (and providers of) formal financial education. Classes, books, blogs, and podcasts all offer great opportunities to learn about how to make, save, grow and spend your money. We don’t think anyone should ever stop learning. We also know that we learn some of the most important…
Due to their own diligence and good habits, senior citizens often find themselves targets of scams. Retired people generally have built up an attractive pool of financial resources through a lifetime of hard work. Those assets can attract nefarious people who haven’t been as responsible with their life choices. Additionally,…
The day before her 18th birthday, my daughter broke her wrist and needed surgery to repair it. The timing of her injury provided a profound lesson for us both. As we had been her entire life up to that point, her father and I were her legal guardians at the…
Summer is an important season to pay attention to your health. You need to watch your sun exposure, make sure all that extra sunlight isn’t disrupting your sleep and keep the weight you might gain from those ice cream sundaes under control. It’s also the perfect time to take a…