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The death of a spouse is one of life’s most devastating events. The overwhelming sense of loss impacts every aspect of daily life:…
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The phone call came to Dad’s daughter (FD) at 6 AM. Again. This…
Summer tends to be the slow season. Many people take time off to…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has received an unusual amount of attention this…
Earlier this year, my husband and I attended the BNP Paribus Open tennis…
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President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering an executive order to open the $9 trillion U.S. retirement market to private equity…
Net worth is easy to measure. But what makes it worthwhile? What justifies the effort, investment, or sacrifice required to pursue…
I’ll admit, this topic can be confusing. First, let’s start with Social Security’s definition of full retirement age. Depending on your…
If you’re looking to grow your retirement savings, a 401(k) can be a game-changer—but what if your employer doesn’t offer one…
As we travel through life, we face many changes — jobs, cars, homes, and more. In most cases, we can prepare…
We economists think labor bargaining power tells most of the story. Alan Greenspan was obsessed with labor power. His enduring question…