What is Crowdfunding?
We had a drafting table in the basement when I was a kid. It was baby blue, cumbersome, the size of a compact car. I suppose my dad used...
Young Families: The Cost vs Protection Challenge
Being young and starting a family is one of the most exciting times in many people’s lives — lots of opportunities ahead and so many...
Growing Old Is Not Easy
We happened to be kicking tires at a local car dealership one day. When we told the salesman that Peggy is an elder law attorney, he...
Are You a Small Business Owner?
Ask any small business owner just how he or she was able to start and manage their own business, and without a doubt you will hear...
Caring For Community
A little girl takes a jelly packet from the school cafeteria at lunch — she’s worried she won’t have anything else to eat that night. A...
How Not to Leave an Estate
My cousin Erwin was a rascal. When he died at age 70, his assets included a 401k, a life insurance policy, and a truck. He also had a lot...
Financial Planning
The U.S. consumer is awash in financial information and tools in preparing for their financial future. An Internet search of the words...
The Sandwich Generation
Recently, we’ve heard a lot of new terms that our parents never did. The “baby boom” generation, the “silver tsunami”, the “sandwich...
Build Your Financial Foundation
"I know I need it, but I don't want to think about it now." "I'll deal with it later; it's not a priority." These are two of the most...
Replacing the Irreplaceable?
A diamond engagement ring, your grandmother’s crystal, a piece of fine art displayed in your living room — think about the personal items...
