Archive for the ‘Family Happiness’ Category
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
If you've ever agonized over the decision about where to send your kids to school or you are doing it now or contemplating it in the future, I can relate.
We had moved to Hermosa Beach, anticipating we'd send our kids to their fantastic schools.
And, I'm a big supporter - don't ...
Posted in Family Happiness, Family Health | 2 Comments »
Sunday, February 17th, 2008
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In my case, it takes the support of a harem, or so it seems.
When I was married, my husband and I bickered incessantly about whose turn it was to take care of the kids. We were in constant ...
Posted in Divorce, Family Happiness, Personal Reflections | 3 Comments »
Friday, February 8th, 2008
These are the 11 things you should ask before engaging an estate planning lawyer to help you plan for the well-being of your money, your family and your life.
Do you prepare a comprehensive plan for my kids’ care if something happens to me, ...
Posted in Family Happiness, Family Health, Family Wealth, estate planning | 1 Comment »
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
You probably can't imagine how the case of a multi-millionaire, fallen from grace pop star could have any application at all to you.
Well, you might be surprised to know that Britney's case has a lot of lessons for all of us, no matter how much money we have in the ...
Posted in Family Happiness, Family Wealth, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
It's the second week of 2008 - how are you doing on those resolutions?
I've had some calls from clients who were getting theirs taken care of, making sure corporation documents and estate planning documents were getting updated. Lots of new enrollments in our Family Wealth VIP Membership program to make ...
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
My dad died a few years ago. The week after his death is a complete blur to me. Somehow, we arranged for his cremation and put together a memorial service at a Jewish funeral home near his house.
I have no idea how all of these arrangements were made. ...
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007
It’s the end of the year and if you aren’t thinking about giving, you should be. And not just because it feels good to your heart, but because it will feel good to your pocket next April when you go to file your taxes.
This week and next week, I’m ...
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007
My kitty Ellie was hit by a car last weekend; she died instantly.
I found out when a neighbor came into my house to let me know there was a cat in my driveway. When I went outside, there was Ellie, laying on her side. She looked like she was sleeping, ...
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Friday, November 23rd, 2007
Ohhhhh, yes. I definitely ate too much.
We did Thanksgiving the right way this year at my house. Well, not really my house. Actually, the condo in Miami Beach I rented with my sister and her boyfriend, Aaron.
Yep, boyfriend. There they are right there.
He's the first guy she has willingly introduced ...
Posted in Family Happiness, Personal Reflections, Time Savers | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 9th, 2007
Last week, we talked about when to start talking to your kids about money.
I suggested you start at the age of 7.
If your kids are older than that, start today!
And, you don't just want to start talking about it, but you want to take action with them.
Have a plan ...
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