It’s that time of year when magazines and TV news shows serve up their “New Year, New You!” reinvention advice. But how about New Year, New Country? If you’re contemplating retiring abroad, you’ll want to know the Top 10 places just recommended by Inte… Continue reading
(This article originally appeared in 2016 and has been updated.) It’s that time of year again. A new beginning, a clean slate. But how often do you actually make good on your New Year’s resolutions? If the answer is “not very,” you’ll want to read the… Continue reading
Whether you want to make your guests laugh or keep them on their toes, inspire them or simply wish them well, you can be the toast host with the most. We’ve gathered 45 of our favorite New Year’s toasts here. Feel free to use — and make your own — as y… Continue reading
If you’ve seen the recent movies Beautiful Boy or Ben Is Back, you’ve learned about the pain parents experience when their grown child becomes an addict. But what the films don’t talk much about, and what’s rarely discussed, is the devastation addictio… Continue reading
(This story was originally published on Next Avenue in 2015) The presents are piled under the tree. The stockings hang from the mantle. The Yule log blazes on the TV. The big plastic Santa that my son and I rescued from a dumpster behind the local beau… Continue reading
Two new studies — one of 143 large American companies and another of 2,043 retirees show, stunningly, how clueless employers are about workers’ retirement challenges and wishes. “The phrase that leapt to mind is ‘benign neglect,’” said Paul Rupert, fou… Continue reading
Outside of the annual spring ritual of filing tax returns, most Americans are not regularly thinking about their taxes. However, this year, there are several compelling reasons why taxpayers should be thinking about this subject ahead of peak season. W… Continue reading
In her new memoir, My Mother Was Nuts, Penny Marshall discusses her career, cancer and why she’ll never direct another movie.
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Regrets, I’ve had a few, But then again, too few to mention — “My Way” It seems like every day, there’s a new survey showing how little Americans have saved. Recently, the Certified Financial Board of Standards polled 1,000 people and found that two th… Continue reading
Can you recommend a good financial planner? is among the most common questions I’ve received over the years writing on personal finance. Problem is, finding a financial planner who is trustworthy, competent and comes at a reasonable cost is hard to fin… Continue reading