When I was a kid, celebrating Halloween was a pretty simple affair. About a week before the big day, my mom would ask me what I wanted to be. If we could make the costume using things we had around the house, that's what we did. Otherwise, we'd head to [...]
Legendary political strategist Lee Atwater famously observed that "perception is reality." In other words, how someone feels about a situation often matters more than what the facts actually are. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, nearly four in five Americans believe the U.S. economy is in fair or [...]
The great wealth transfer that economists have been discussing for decades is poised to soon become a reality. In fact, by 2048, approximately $100 trillion is projected to leave the hands of the baby boom generation and pass to the next generation. However, because life expectancy is continuing to increase, [...]
As a financial advisor, I do all I can to stay current on the ever-changing rules and regulations related to the world of finance. I take pride in my understanding of these matters, but when a client recently asked me about changes to a particular type of savings account, I [...]
According to a 2025 study by the Pew Research Center, more than half of Americans over the age of 65 who live alone say they feel lonely or isolated. Unfortunately, there is an entire industry of criminals who are using that loneliness as a way to scam them out of [...]
Last month, the United States crossed another remarkable financial milestone when the national debt exceeded $40 trillion for the first time. With no signs of it slowing down, today I thought it would be useful to take a closer look at what it might it might mean for us moving [...]
As someone who loves rooting for the underdog, I have really enjoyed watching Chili’s experience a remarkable resurgence in recent years. The restaurant rose to prominence in the 1990s alongside chains like Applebee’s and TGI Fridays. Its baby-back ribs, sizzling fajitas, quirky décor, and catchy advertising became part of the [...]
I really wish I didn’t feel the need to write another article about the drama surrounding the future location of Royals stadium. I looked back through my notes and realized I first wrote about this topic nearly four years ago. But because the issue remains far from resolved, and because [...]
John D. Rockefeller once famously said that the only thing that gave him pleasure was watching his dividends come in. If true, that may be one of the saddest perspectives on money I have ever heard. Money can certainly provide a financial return, and growing it wisely is important. But [...]
Anybody who reads my column regularly already knows that I love a good bargain. I have written extensively about paying less for everything from vacations and Christmas presents to clothing and food. So, when New York City Mayor and self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani announced last week that he plans [...]
