by Jesse Anderson, CFA® Last weekend a long-time friend said to me: “I cashed out my entire 401(k) before the tech bubble, and Thank God!, because I would have lost everything.” My friend is so proud of his decision that he’s still bragging about it over 10 years later. I did not have the heart to tell him that his …
Making Change
by Shelley Seagler Here’s an obvious concept: if you want to change something in your life, change your behavior. Certainly, there is nothing revolutionary or particularly profound about that idea, but for something so blatant, it sure is hard to do. Don’t believe me? Read Alan Deutschman’s, Change or Die. Deutschman states that in situations where someone will surely face …
Shedding Light on Elder Abuse
By 2030, there will be approximately 72.1 million Americans in the over-65 crowd, more than double the number in 2000. As this section of the population grows, so does the very real problem of elder abuse. Elder abuse is inflicting physical, psychological, sexual, or financial harm on a senior adult. It also includes neglect and exploitation. It is currently estimated …
