“Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.” Winnie the Pooh One of my favorite pastimes is going to the movies and no one likes a children’s movie more than I do. I’m not sure if this fact is worth disclosing, but I believe some of the best life lessons are learned from … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Bear
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Life Lessons from Warren Buffet
Warren Buffet is one of the most successful investors of all time. His business accomplishments are many. He runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than 60 companies, including insurer Geico, battery maker Duracell and restaurant chain Dairy Queen. He has committed to giving more than 99% of … [Read more...] about Life Lessons from Warren Buffet
Dear Me at 83!
I am not one for lamenting about my birthday. It doesn’t usually cause me anxiety about the number or wonder about how I actually got to be 53. However, this year it has given me a reason to pause and think about the last thirty years. There has been much accomplished that I probably didn’t think … [Read more...] about Dear Me at 83!
Retirement Guide; Getting from Here to There
Free Retirement Guide; Getting from Here to There Some day you and your spouse are going to retire — and when you do, you’re going to need money! How much money will you need to retire comfortably and not outlive your assets? More than you think. Studies have shown that on average, … [Read more...] about Retirement Guide; Getting from Here to There
Painting and Planning your Future
Painting a masterpiece has become available to all! The new craze in activities is focused on painting classes for those who have never taken an art class (or at least have not painted in years). Some of these new businesses have combined the painting with some wine and cheese and are available … [Read more...] about Painting and Planning your Future
Stock Market Earthquakes
My daughter Kathryn recently moved out to Berkeley CA to continue her schooling at the University of California @ Berkeley. Within the first few days after her arrival, the San Francisco area was hit by a small earthquake. As she grew up on the East Coast and was unfamiliar with any … [Read more...] about Stock Market Earthquakes