Archive for the ‘Family Happiness’ Category

Why Private School?

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 ...

All My Women ….

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 ...

11 Things to Ask Before Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer

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, ...

What You Can Learn About Estate Planning From Britney Spears

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 ...

New Years Resolution - Prepare For An Emergency

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 ...

Who Do You Call After the Death of a Loved One?

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. ...

It’s Not Too Late, But You’ve Got To Hurry!

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 ...

A Death in the Family

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, ...

Over-Stuffed, But I’m Not Complaining

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 ...

Getting started is most difficult

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 ...