Monthly Archives: October 2018

The Next Retirement Crisis: America’s Public Pensions

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Back in 2013, I blogged on Next Avenue about the excellent PBS FRONTLINE documentary, The Retirement Gamble, where correspondent Martin Smith reported on America’s troubling retirement savings crisis. He’s now back with a riveting sequel airing Tuesday… Continue reading →

What My Older Cat Taught Me About Aging

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Yoshi is sitting on the table next to me with his head on my arm, which makes it challenging to type. He’s all about proximity these days as he wants a steady stream of affection and warmth from his humans. I can’t imagine that he’s cold — it’s 95 degr… Continue reading →

For the Dying, Music Can Be Magic

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a special report for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) At a time when health care costs are soaring and health providers are strained for time, arts-based innovations can offer excellent patient care at the end of … Continue reading →

When You Are Shamed for Moving a Parent into a Care Center

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Beth came up to me, tears in her eyes. “My cousins came into town,” she lamented. Normally this would not seem like a big deal, but Beth’s cousins were diametrically opposed to the idea of her moving her mother — their aunt — into a long-term dementia … Continue reading →

WATCH: Tom Ferry on the 4 Biggest Mistakes Luxury Agents Make

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The always energetic real estate coach Tom Ferry shared with attendees the four most common mistakes that luxury real estate agents make – and he’s heard all kinds of stories during his coaching sessions. Continue reading →

WATCH: Weinstein survivor Louisette Geiss shares her story at Luxury Connect

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In conversation with CAR’s Sara Sutachan, watch her incredible discussion at this year’s Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills. Continue reading →

21 signs it’s time to fire that annoying client

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When times are tough, or you need the money, it may be tempting to lower your standards to work with a client whose way of approaching their transaction is clearly out of alignment with your personal integrity. More often than not, this choice results … Continue reading →