Having a pet can help keep you healthy We all have heard that people with pets live longer and healthier lives. Is it true? Research shows that a loyal companion, whether a dog or a cat, can make your senior years healthier and happier. They even may help lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides.
For example, petting a cat or dog can release the body’s natural painkiller hormone endorphins. Pets help us feel relaxed and calm ... READ MORE>>
"Where's Dad's password list?" The first step in estate planning is compiling an inventory of all current assets. Financial records, life insurance policies, real estate interests, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts,
collectibles . . . the list is extensive and can be exhausting. In the digital age, this first step needs to...READ MORE>>
Ponzi schemers In 2008, Bernie Madoff acquired the distinction of having run the largest Ponzi scheme of all time. In a Ponzi scheme, investors are promised outsized returns to attract money into a pool. Early investors are paid their returns from the contributions of the latecomers, because there are no underlying investment...READ MORE>>
Residence, for tax purposes Hedge fund manager Julian Robertson and his wife reside part-time in New York City. In 1999, while Mrs. Robertson was battling cancer, Mr. Robertson did... READ MORE>>
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A Year Without Federal Estate Tax? Estate planners were stunned in December when Congress failed to act on fixing the federal estate tax. As of January 1, 2010, both the federal estate tax and...READ MORE>>
Reading With Your Grandchildren The sharing of a story is a special way to spend time with your grandchildren. Every child loves and appreciates a good story that captivates their imagination... READ MORE>>
Having a pet can help keep you healthy
"Where's Dad's password list?"