Times have been tough for the U.S. economy over the last few years, and the debt ceiling issue has not made things any easier. However, there...
Scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva explains how “everything begins with seed,” and addresses the perils of patenting them. Genetically modified seeds — considered “intellectual property” by...
We live in a credit-based society, one where accumulating assets often coupled with accumulating accompanying debt. Buying a home? Sign on the line for a 30-year...
Kevin Costner and Tom Berenger each earned an Emmy for their roles in the History Channel’s Hatfields and McCoys mini-series. Kevin Costner is not known...
What does it mean to be centered? In Qi Gong terms, it signifies having energy in the center of the body. The center is called Dan...
There are many well-known places to go to see fall foliage, but there are also some destinations that are a well-kept secret. While others head off...
With summer officially over, and cooler weather on the way, it’s time to indulge in a little Fall fun planning. The kids are back in school,...
Seems many single women over fifty are not quite ready for the twinsets and knitting needles Nana image. Dubbed Swofties – Single Women Over Fifty –...
Once you have earned money, there are four main things that you can do with it: 1) Spend it 2) Save it 3) Invest it 4)...
Perhaps nothing epitomizes a national shift toward personal financial responsibility more than the changes that have occurred in the realm of retirement planning. In previous generations,...
Financial literacy is arguably more important now than ever, but there appears to be a large financial literacy gap in the U.S. today. In a survey...
It could be argued that the world of finances and investing is more complicated today than ever before. For example, unlike past generations that were able...
Sometimes when planning for your financial future, you can lose sight of a truth that is always with us: we are living our lives in the...
Ah, the American Dream! In essence the dream is that anyone who has a goal and works hard can make it. Both President Obama and Governor...
A family endowment is something that may benefit everyone in a family – including you. The goals of an endowment are simple – accumulate enough assets...
