Annuity mistakes to avoid
Last week, I wrote about the pros and cons of buying an annuity. Given the complex nature of annuities, I thought it was important to also cover potential complex mistakes that people make regarding them. First, annuity contracts can be either owner-driven or...
The hidden face of the opioid crisis in older adults: Why there is hope on the horizon
When most people think about opioid addiction, they do not picture someone in their 60s, 70s or 80s. But that assumption may be one of the reasons this growing problem has flown under the radar for so long. Today, adults age 55 and older account for nearly one in four...
NJ delays new flood rules for further changes
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will delay the implementation of controversial new flood rules adopted on the final day of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration by a year to give regulators more time to make amendments. The move to walk back...
Beach house recipes that taste like summer vacation
There’s something about cooking at a beach house that calls for simplicity. Nobody wants to spend hours in a hot kitchen while the ocean is a short walk away, and vacation rentals rarely come equipped with every gadget imaginable. The best beach-house meals are...
Getting a puppy through fear periods
During the critical socialization period, which occurs during the first 14 weeks of a puppy’s life, every puppy goes through a fear period. This fear period occurs in most cases between eight and 11 weeks. A brave, happy puppy will suddenly, without warning or having...
