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Estate Planning is More Than the Will
Trusted friends and family members need to know how to get access to bank and online accounts,…
German Crime Novel Comes to America
Anna Maria Schenekel’s first novel was a surprise hit in Germany. Will Americans read it?
Two Decades of Fraud
Almost two thousand victims and nearly $26 million lost. How did it go on for so long?
The Story You Can’t Publish – And Can’t Forget
I didn’t want to give up on my piece about Sandor Acs and his moment in history….
In Life and Business, Learning to be Ethical
Research shows most of think we’re more ethical than we really are.
An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys
There’s a choice for older drivers between stopping driving and ignoring problems.
Terms of Enrichment
Preparing your children for money is as important as preparing money for your children.
In a North Face Jacket, a Reversible Appeal
North Face jackets, vests and fleeces are everywhere. Why?
Dealing with a Client who Calls and Calls…
Listen to your gut – if it tells you a client is going to be hellish to…
After a Tragedy, the Best Ways People Can Help
It has become all too common – a mass tragedy happens and people rush to donate money…
Complaining is Necessary – But Learn to Do It Right
Some people want a complaint-free world. Not me.
You’ve Been Doing a Fantastic Job, Just One Thing…
Too much praise can cloud feedback – the point is to help someone do better, not make…
Understanding the Universal
USC’s Shoah Foundation has the world’s largest collection of Holocaust testimony. It is now expanding to other…
That Elusive Diploma
Getting into college is hard, but staying in is even harder. It takes help – and money.
Redefining Success and Celebrating the Ordinary
Why do we feel we all have to be so special? When did the term ordinary become…
Has School Fundraising Gone Too Far?
Tighter school budgets means more pressure on parents and more ethical questions.
Forget Networking. How to be a Connector
Connecting is different than networking, but are connectors born or made?