I address my words today to the younger generation, those who still have time left to prepare for their retirement. You are growing up in a confusing world but there are some facts of life that do not change, and if you are to survive and thrive, you need to accept them. I begin with the…
After school one day my friend and I were bored so we slipped over to the Circus Circus casino to play some slot machines. For high school kids raised in Vegas in those days this was not an unusual activity. My friend was very tall and easily passed for 21, but at 16 years old…
The National Board of Realtors reported that average home prices have finally returned to their 2006 pre-crash highs. That means theoretically speaking, that if you bought a home at the peak you are now back to even. This good news for the housing market is also a sober reminder of how long it can take…
I start 2018 with valuable lessons taught me by two special individuals. One was the head waiter on our family Christmas cruise. Cruise ship employees tend to be good natured and service-oriented, but this man was above and beyond the standard. He was so cheerful and always willing to do whatever was needed to make…