A man walked into tax attorney Martin Shenkman’s office some years ago with a problem—he had inherited a large sum of money. Nice problem to...
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Travel Products to Keep You Safe
It is a fact—crooks target tourists. The products listed here can keep you and your valuables safe when traveling. Reminder: Carry only one credit card...
Keep Your Passwords Safe
Quick—how many passwords do you have? Incredibly, the average person now has 192 unique passwords, so it makes sense to use a password-management tool instead...
Couples’ Guide to Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is a concern for both men and women, and how you work as a couple to ward it off often predicts how successful...
Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
Most of us want to remain in our homes for as long as possible—but sometimes a move to an assisted-living facility or nursing home becomes...
Where Do You Want to Retire?
When it comes to where they live, retirees no longer need to be near their employers or in top school districts—but the freedom to move...
Think You Have Mold?
Homeowners who see furry black spots on walls or around windows —the signs of mold—often rush to contact a remediation company. But beware—many of these...
How to Handle Marriage and Money
Sooner or later, money becomes a point of contention in every marriage. It’s inevitable that two people, no matter how loving, will sometimes differ about...
Going Unsocial
Most mornings, when I open my eyes, I reach for my smartphone. I spend about a half-hour checking e-mail, scrolling through social media and looking...
Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden
Here’s how to lower your water bill and save time and effort when watering your outdoor plants. Bonus: Your plants will become more resilient! Create...
Rover Rx
What’s one of the strongest prescriptions for better health? According to decades of scientific research, it may be owning a pet. There is a wide...
Preserving Your Purpose- and Your Health- As You Age
At age 62, Julie Andrews lost her singing voice. The removal of a cyst irreparably damaged her vocal cords, costing The Sound of Music star...
