Home price growth slows across the country

Blitzer says despite declining sales, the overall economy is strong — offering some solace to economists worried about a looming housing and economic crisis similar to that of 2008. Continue reading

The New Retirement: Purpose and a Paycheck

(This column is adapted from the first chapter of Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life by Chris Farrell.  The book will be published by HarperCollins Leadership on February 5, 2019.) The association o… Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Donating Blood

If you’re looking for ways to help people in your community, one of the best things you can do is donate blood. And if this is a way you’d like to do your part, you’ll will be happy to know there’s no upper age limit on donating blood. But are there ot… Continue reading

Hiring an Outside Expert for Your Family Business

One of the of the trickiest thing for a family business to do is to ask for help from an outsider, whether it’s bringing on an expert as a full-time employee, a consultant or a board member. But to take a family business to the next level, tackle thorn… Continue reading

The Funeral Dress Still in the Back of Your Closet

Dressing for important occasions can be stress-inducing, but deciding what to wear to a funeral can be doubly fraught. Dealing with grief and feeling overwhelmed, now you must find something suitable to wear, which can be especially hard if you’ve been… Continue reading