Financial strategist Donna M. Phelan, author of Women, Money and Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well, relates the story of Wanda Strong—one of four sisters—one married, one widowed, one divorced, and one who never married. Finding herself suddenly single with two kids to support and less than 15 years to retirement, Wanda had…
Whether it’s Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa—or your spouse—the “holiday quarter” can present special challenges for families with a loved one suffering from dementia. “We have an expectation that loved ones should never change from the person we’ve perceived them to be for years, but everyone changes significantly over an extended period, especially those diagnosed…
Neglect. Abuse. Divorce. Addiction. These are just a few of the life experiences that can leave children emotionally bruised or worse, causing some to develop dysfunctional outlooks and behaviors that condemn them to perpetual self-victimization as adults. “We not only perpetuate, but also protect the obstacles that stand in the way of our healing and…
Losing weight was the No. 1 New Year’s resolution for 2014, according to a University of Scranton study, which also found that only 8 percent of people succeed in achieving their resolutions. So it stands to reason, losing weight will again top the resolution charts in 2015. “You’re much more apt to be successful, and…
As we enter the year’s final quarter, Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio, a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, says it’s never too early to think about self-improvement for the New Year …and this year. “Habitual procrastination can really hurt you in the long run because waiting to take care of something that’s obviously important to you—health, money, family…
All successful CEOs have one thing in common: They’re able to maintain a big-picture perspective. It’s also something successful moms have in common, says Zenovia Andrews, a business strategist, speaker, author and mom who coaches entrepreneurs and CEOs on time and budget management. “In business, CEOs implement a process that achieves efficient time and resource…
After perusing the many niches of reality TV—well-to-do housewives in multiple major cities, the rugged Alaska lifestyle, and working the dirtiest jobs known to man—employment strategist Richard B. Alman wonders why we haven’t seen a show about a popular and compelling subject: long-term unemployment. While unemployment has seen an impressive two-year decline and currently hovers…
Important changes are coming this fall for what’s become one of the biggest concerns of the era: Affording Retirement. Those who are saving for retirement and meticulously troubleshooting tax obstacles may want to restructure their plans. While members of Congress continue to battle over the budget, the Obama administration is preparing to roll out “myRA”…
Non-family businesses can learn a lot from family businesses, says Henry Hutcheson, a certified Family Business Advisor and founder of Family Business USA consultancy. “Family businesses outperformed non-family businesses during the boom years leading up to the 2008 recession, and during the 2001 and 2008 recession years,” he says, citing a recent Harvard Business Review…
While most Americans will worry about eating too much this holiday season, 16 million of our country’s children live in households that struggle to afford food, according to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Agriculture. “We hear about ‘food insecurity’ quite a bit, especially after the 2008-09 economic crash, but I think most…
