No matter your religious affiliation, or if you have none, there was a goodness in Pope Francis that spoke to us all. His kindness and empathy for every human demonstrated pure love. He also respected the environment of our world and cared about its future. He was truly worthy of emulation…

In the United States, we recently honored women leaders during Women’s History Month. It is an annual celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom…

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and during October in Canada. Although always noteworthy…

A net worth statement is a selfie, a financial photo. It is specific to the day you compile the numbers. If you compute a net worth statement today, tomorrow, and the next day, each will be different. A net worth statement lists your assets – property that you own – along…

At least once a week I receive an email or cell phone message that is a scam, and I bet you do, too. Despite television announcements, magazine and newspaper articles, and warnings posted in public places, scams and other fraudulent schemes take a toll – to the tune…

I recently attended a holiday concert that featured a brass instrument group and two choirs – one of middle school and one of high school age students. One of the songs the combined choirs sang brought me to tears. I attended the concert with my partner and my…

Are you worried that you may need to work far into the future, or change your lifestyle dramatically in retirement, or both? How do your retirement savings compare to others’? For many people, an employer sponsored 401(k) retirement savings plan houses their…

I am a “mature” woman. Although I am retired, I do not think of myself as old. I exercise several days each week in a well-equipped gym – an hour on the stationary bike at high resistance and 10-15 minutes of rowing strokes. I also walk 4-5 miles at least two…

I have had the pleasure of speaking to and mentoring students from grade school to college age, as well as young professionals living in different parts of the United States and the world. Each time my interactions leave me reassured that the world is not only in good hands but will do better…

Are you retired or is retirement within sight? Congratulations! Now you can do all those things you have dreamed of doing in your leisure years – travel, spend time with family, volunteer, play more golf or pickleball, or try something new…