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Celebrate financial independence
Financial independence means you are unchained by the stress associated with debt and interest payments. Saving money for your future and focusing on your top financial priorities brings peace of mind. If you live debt-free, then you already know the satisfaction. However, if you have credit card debt, car payments,...
Houston, we have a problem: the launch fizzled
In the comedy series “All in The Family,” Mike Stivic and his wife, Gloria, lived with her parents, Archie and Edith Bunker, for several long years while Mike attended college. The plot device of having two generations living together created the structure by which frequent conflicts emerged between the parents...
GE, GI, and the future of our safety net
Generational Equity versus Generational Interdependence represents two conflicting theories of how we, as a society, consume government benefits, specifically social security and Medicare.   Generational Equity (GE) posits that children, younger adults, and older adults are in some competition for societal resources. GE proponents argue that this situation becomes more...
Take a chance on love
One day I was married, the next day I was not.  The relationship journey to this conclusion was civil, well-conceived, and cordial. At least on the surface.   Happier apart Twenty-four years of being a couple, raising four children, coping with happiness and sadness, and it all came down this. ...
Memories of a lifetime
I have a lot in common with Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, whose position was that the body and soul die together.  Therefore, I strive to live as good a life as possible, because I believe that's all there is.  What is important is this: whether a person believes in an...
How homeowners can use reverse mortgages for retirement income
Here’s when it makes sense to borrow against the value of your house instead of selling Seniors in the U.S. are sitting on a record $7.19 trillion in housing wealth, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. While not historically part of a well-balanced retirement plan, tapping this home equity...