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Comedian George Burns used to say, “Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.” Okay, it’s great for a laugh,

I recently glimpsed the future of grocery shopping in America. It showed up at my front door in the form of smiling, energetic Rena, a

Despite the fierce political environment in Washington, Wall Street (and Main Street) have had a solid 2017 so far. In recent weeks, all three major

No retirement plan is complete without considering Social Security benefits. The biggest decision retirees have when planning around this monthly check is when to enroll.

Recently, comedian Will Ferrell and Internet entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg received honorary doctorate degrees from their respective alma maters. In addition to recognizing the two’s accomplishments,

Hard to believe that just two decades ago, when current college students were in diapers, there was no Amazon. Now it’s an integral part of

For the past several years, the number of family caregivers providing at-home support for an aging individual has been on the rise. Today, many elderly

One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons shows a government official handing a document to a subordinate. The caption reads, “Good stuff, Chip.  Now, smarten

In the world of investing, it pays to have your facts straight. Unfortunately, there are some common misconceptions about investment strategies that can cost folks

As an investment advisor, one of my most important roles is to educate folks about the facts and fictions of investing. I recently received an

A lot of folks think of retirement as black and white – you’re either still working or you’re retired. Once the final whistle blows and

Maybe your grandmother lectured you about the importance of stick-to-it-ness.  Turns out, she was right.  What exactly did she mean?  The word is grit.  There’s