Q. When my sister-in-law, Erin, got her 23 and Me results in the mail a couple years ago, she was surprised to find out that she is Scottish, Irish, German, and almost a quarter Native American. Since then, she has connected with … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Is Estate Planning Worth it?
Posted on October 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, I am a planner by nature. I plan everything in advance from dinner for the week to a family vacation in a year. My wife isn’t much of a planner and is glad that I am the way I am. The only thing is that she does not … [Read more...]
A Coronavirus Vaccine for Nursing Homes?
Posted on October 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Over the last few months, biopharmaceutical companies have achieved what usually takes years. Driven by a shared mission to find a solution to the coronavirus pandemic, they are working at “Warp Speed” to rapidly develop a … [Read more...]
2020 Year-End Planning and Charitable Giving — Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes
Posted on October 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. We are in the last quarter of 2020, thankfully, and my wife and I are considering our year-end planning and charitable giving. My understanding is that some of the tax laws have changed that will affect our 2020 taxes, … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What is the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021?
Posted on October 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Oakley, What is the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021, and how is COLA calculated? Thanks so much! Maura Monney --- Dear Maura, The Social Security Administration announced this week that the … [Read more...]
“Growing Bolder:” It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Dreams
Posted on October 13, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Ben Beach holds one of the most amazing records in sports and it's a record he breaks every year. Now in his mid-60s, the man who has run 48 straight Boston Marathons explains why and how he keeps going. Nik Wallenda is an … [Read more...]
What’s Your “Master Plan” As You Get Older?
Posted on October 9, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My wife and I are 59 and 60, respectively, and we recently got to talking about our “master plan” for the future. We haven’t had an in-depth discussion of this sort until now, as we have been focused on other things that are … [Read more...]
