Monthly Archives: August 2026
An Inherited House: Windfall Or White Elephant?
The laments about how people born after 1985 will never be able to afford to buy a house have become old news. You are wise to focus on the silver lining of that lament if it applies to you, the part that says that you will only be able to afford to buy a… Read More »
Establishing A Trust Fund For Your Grandchildren Isn’t As Villainous As It Sounds
These days, people who are committed to posting content online every day because they think it is their only path to financial stability have a lot to say about nepo babies, and none of it is flattering. In the previous generation, when people snarked in person instead of online, we used to call them… Read More »
Choosing A Personal Representative For Your Estate Without The Drama
Some estate planning decisions are more fun than others. Thinking about your possible need for nursing home care and how much it will cost is not fun, but other aspects of estate planning feel more like a party, and with good reason. If you have enough optimism to think of a funeral as a… Read More »
The Dangers Of Early Retirement
If your aspiration is to retire before age 60, you should be careful what you wish for. The idea of never having to work again sounds glamorous, but the lack of structure is more than most people can bear. The aspirational content about early retirement does not tell the whole story. People who retire… Read More »
