What’s the Ben Franklin quote? Nothing is certain but death and taxes? Granted, the quote seems a bit morbid, but the reality is that when it comes to taxes, many people simply think, “it is what it is.” They are obligated to report their earnings to state and federal governments but often don’t

I still remember it like it was yesterday. I had the strangest feeling as I stood at my mother’s doorstep. I was there to say goodbye before leaving on a backpacking trip around the world.  “So, you know, this is it,” I said.  My mother nodded. She thought I was out of my mind, putting my career on

My intended career didn’t go as planned. Graduating college in 1984 with a degree in East Asian Studies and Chinese language did not offer many career prospects. I led a couple of tour groups to China that year for a startup company in Manhattan, but at a rate of $40.00 per day, the prospects

As summer comes to an end, many people feel a little drained. This happens during almost every seasonal change. With a new season comes new events and more planning, and every person goes through significant life changes, no matter where they work. As a result, many people in the workplace lose

None of us likes the idea of getting older.  But getting older, and eventually facing death, is part of the human experience.  And it’s happening to each and every one of us, including our parents.  If you’re approaching age 40, or older, that means you have aging parents who will soon be facing a