Retirement

Millions of us are middle aged or older, caring for aging parents and other loved ones who can no longer be independent. We see how they decline, whether slowly or sometimes rapidly after some accident or episode. The last part of their lives does not look so great. Chronic illness, doctor visits, loss of ability

Have you ever imagined living under the Tuscan sun? If so, your dream could become a reality—thanks to a new initiative by this pretty region of Italy that is offering financial incentives to people willing to move to its charming, less-populated towns. With the program, “Residenzialità in Montagna 2024” (Residentiality in the Mountains 2024), Tuscany

Rhode Island made news this month when it became the twentieth state to establish a state-facilitated retirement savings program and the seventeenth to do so with an auto-IRA model. This action by the Rhode Island legislature means every state in New England, except New Hampshire, will now offer a state-facilitated savings program. States elsewhere in

Do you have a friend who you could call in the middle of the night? Or even help you move a couch? In my book Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering (Routledge), I challenge readers to think about who they could call to help them move a couch when thinking about

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) surged in popularity in recent years and now are among the most popular ways to make charitable gifts. DAFs offer significant advantages, but many people are unaware of some potential traps and are setting themselves up for disappointment. A DAF is a charitable entity set up by a sponsoring organization. The largest