Please pick up after your dog in public spaces
After last week’s installment regarding dogs not being off-lead in public parks and spaces, I received a very nicely worded email that asked if I could remind dog owners to clean up their dogs’ poop when out on walks. I could not agree more that there is no...
Staging your home while you are living in it
Real Estate Matters Staging is an important part of selling your home and can help your property attract attention. However, it may be difficult to do while you are still living there. Make it a little easier by following a few of these tips like focusing on your...
Preparing a road map for your loved ones
Part 3 of a series In my last article, I pointed out the importance of a clear plan for your loved ones. We discussed how a will creates peace of mind, reducing the risk of disputes among beneficiaries and easing dealings with financial institutions. That brings us to...
College planning after The One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act clearly had an impact on many areas of financial planning, most notably retirement. There is another important area of planning that is affected by it as well: college planning. These changes can affect current and future borrowers as...
Stuck in the sand — and lifted by kindness
Letter from the editor As you may know, Bob and I run a nonprofit organization called Heart of Surfing, that offers recreational activities for individuals with autism and related disabilities. In the summer, we take participants surfing every Saturday. This past...
