It's time for a new addition to traditional financial planning:  We call it “The Family Meeting.” 

This kind of meeting serves as a platform for discussing a family’s “legacy,” a term we use broadly to include the many financial and personal aspects that need to be addressed between parents and their future generations. Of course, we're talking about things like wills and powers … [Read more...] about “The Family Meeting”

Do you work hard to stay in shape to look hot in your skinny jeans,  and to project an “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar” image in a leather Harley motorcycle jacket? Are you the epitome of the hot ageless babe women envy and try to emulate? 

If so, girlfriend, I have a few hot flashes for you. 

Right now you may consider yourself “hot” and undoubtedly you are, but be … [Read more...] about When Does “Hot” Dissipate Into “Cute and Adorable” ?

While taking a short cut through Penney’s at the mall I spotted a rack of Levi 512 boot cut jeans, with a sign that promised they would make me look skinny. 

“Gloryoski”, I thought to myself. “Can it be true?” 

I have yet to see an older woman who looks skinny, or even attractive in jeans. Before anyone starts to jump up and down and scream how wrong I am … [Read more...] about In Search of Looking “Hot”

Be careful what you 'like'... The FDA is looking at your Facebook page

Two recent warning letters from the FDA should serve as a reminder to supplement makers that the agency is scrutinizing their activities on Facebook and Twitter just as carefully as it … [Read more...] about FDA Looking At Your Facebook Page . . . Temporary Tattoo Risk . . . And More

Any and every relationship requires activity from at least two people in order to be ongoing and successful. These can include personal relationships, as marriage, friendships or kinfolk. In our business ventures, nothing will succeed unless all involved do their part. It is called ‘working together’ and is necessary.

Many marriages fail because of lack of … [Read more...] about Relationships

 The best things you can do before officially getting out of bed!

I’d like to share with you something that can make your life easier and keep you moving properly for many years to come: Your Daily Wizards.

The Daily Wizards are a simple series of movements that we can do before we get out bed in the morning.  This way our body is awake and aware of what it … [Read more...] about Do your Daily Wizards! Get in Shape Before you Get Up!

by Matthew Rappaport, J.D., LL.M

Clients of an advanced age have quite a bit on their plate these days, but one major point of emphasis for those clients that often goes overlooked is estate and elder law planning.  The unintended consequences of overlooking these planning opportunities may bring about unforeseen expenses and create unnecessary family discord.  The worst … [Read more...] about Benefits of Working with an Estate Planning Attorney