With the holiday season upon us, many people get in the spirit of giving and decide to make donations to charities. Whether it’s a local non-profit or a multinational charitable institution, charities play a large role in providing crucial benefits…
An Indiana man, Tim Bowers, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down during a recent hunting accident asked that he be removed from life support and died hours later. Bowers, who fell 16 feet from a tree while hunting recently,…
Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.’s mother, Violet Ripken, recently taught her son and the world a lesson in perseverance, and in physical and emotional strength. Violet Ripken taught this lesson when she recently fended off an armed…
Today, caregivers are under great pressure to take care of their parents while taking care of themselves and their own families. For years, we have referred to these caregivers as members of the “Sandwich generation.” As a planner, I always point…
Thanks to a statewide crack-down of abuse, homeowners who currently receive the Basic STAR Exemption will need to reapply for the exemption by December 31, 2013 in order to continue receiving the tax break. Homeowners can reapply online at www.tax.ny.gov…
As difficult as it may be, we try our best as parents to teach our children to be self-sufficient and ambitious. We want them to be ready to face the world when they finally spread their wings. But despite the…
Good news - We are all living longer. Not so good news - while the increase in longevity is improving, Americans are ranked 27th among 34 countries considered America's economic peers. We are also ranked 27th in high body mass…
An 87-year-old woman died recently after a nurse at her independent living home in Bakersfield, California refused a 911 dispatcher’s pleas to perform CPR. Lorraine Bayless collapsed in her dining room in the independent living home that offers many levels…
The Godfrey’s were shocked when they found themselves “homeless” and living in a shelter. What had happened and how would they grow and learn from this experience? Meet Esther, a mother who held her family together, and meet her very…
Throughout the recovery from Hurricane Sandy, we have witnessed many acts of kindness and last night was no exception. Long Beach native, Billy Crystal, showed he cared about the people and community of Long Beach by inviting residents of his…