Columnists

Honoring Traditions… Sharing A Joyous Holiday Season

Issue 52.10

Christmas is almost upon us, a time when we gather around our dear friends and family. This is a joyous holiday season where we honor the traditions of our loved ones. My family has many holiday traditions also, many […]

How Time And Taxes Fly!… Three Big Changes Coming In 2011

Issue 40.10

There was a time when I could hold my oldest son, Paul, in my arms and rock him to sleep. After what seemed like only a week, he was too big to lift up anymore. Time passed quickly and […]

The Tax Nightmare…

Issue 36.10

What will you leave your spouse with when you leave this world? Will your surviving spouse be stuck in a tax nightmare? Unfortunately the majority of couples do just that – and sadly, aren’t aware of it.

The Generational Gap… What Kids Can Teach Us About Taxes

Issue 32.10

In my 53 years on this Earth, experience has taught me one thing. Sometimes we have to take a step backwards and learn all over again. The world changes daily and if we want to progress with the times […]

Scaling The Financial Mountain… Follow A Guide

Issue 24.10

Saving throughout your entire life can sometimes feel just like scaling a mountain. I know I personally made many personal sacrifices to contribute to my savings, so many things I wanted and thought I needed. Truth be told, I can’t remember what most […]

The Financial Chess Game… Required Strategy

Issue 19.10

I remember, as a child, my grandfather and I would play chess together. As an impatient youngster, I could never understand why he would sit and think about his move for 5 minutes or more. When he was done, […]

Whose Hand Is In The Cookie Jar?… Protecting Your Investments

Issue 14.10

When my oldest son was a young boy, he was convinced mom and dad wouldn’t notice if he only snuck 1 or 2 candies out of our candy dish. The problem with his theory was that mom and dad never ate the candy […]

Converting Your IRAs To Roth IRAs… New Opportunity For Growth

Issue 4.10

When looking back on my life, I can see just how much I’ve learned. I remember when, as a strapping young man, I stepped into the “real world” known as college. To be honest, I expected to learn everything […]

“Who Pushed Me?”… Swimming Through The Sharks

Issue 47.09

I’d like to tell you a story about a wealthy man. This man was known far and wide for throwing extravagant parties at his home.

During one party in particular, this man […]

Procrastination… Plan Ahead Then Take Action

Issue 35.09

Just a little over a week ago, I was ready for another business trip. Now, even though I had had this particular trip planned for quite some time, my busy schedule influenced me to put off phoning ahead for […]