Sep 22, 20201 minIt's Ig Nobel TimeOn September 17, the 30th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony was broadcast online. Here’s a fun fact: The 1995 Ig Nobel Ceremony was...
Sep 15, 20202 minGo fly a kite.Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the United States. In 2019, wind generated 7.2 percent of the nation’s electricity,...
Sep 8, 20201 minLessons Learned While Running 504 Miles in May 2020.Please click on the PDF below to read my story.
Aug 25, 20202 minImprobable research.The Annals of Improbable Research publishes “…research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK. Real research, about anything and everything,...
Aug 20, 20207 minA second $1,200 stimulus check? How the HEALS Act could affect you.Another massive round of economic stimulus might soon be on the way as the U.S. economy continues to fight through the devastating...
Aug 11, 20203 minCollege savings tips – because the costs of college are not going down.As if the country needed another divisive topic, the debate about reopening schools this fall is splitting communities, educators and...
Jul 22, 20201 minStop making cents?You may not have noticed, but there is a coin shortage in the United States. National Public Radio explained: “Supermarkets and gas...
Jul 16, 20201 minLPL Financial Research Midyear Outlook 2020: The Trail to RecoveryLPL Financial Research is looking ahead for new ways to face current challenges and prepare for better times. Use our Midyear Outlook...
Jul 14, 20202 minThe Corona-virus effect.COVID-19 has been reshaping Americans’ financial habits. During the second quarter, credit card debt and personal savings data showed,...
Jul 7, 20201 minLet's all go to the drive-in!Americans’ search for socially-distanced entertainment is leading them to drive-in theaters. Demand has been strong enough that pop up...
Jun 30, 20202 minCollege sports budget cuts.College and university campuses across the world are facing serious financial shortfalls. “Revenues are plummeting as students...
Jun 29, 20202 minRegular Exercise Linked to Success in LifeIt should be no surprise to hear that exercise is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. With the help of a balanced diet, exercise can...
Jun 17, 20202 minHow does volatility impact your choices?When it comes to investing, people tend to have short memories. During bull markets, as stock values push higher, many investors want to...
Jun 15, 20203 minLife and Finances in a Pandemic World Life as we know it has changed dramatically during 2020. As the coronavirus spread across the United States, cities and states issued...
Jun 9, 20201 minNecessity is the mother of invention.The silver lining of the COVID-19 cloud may be innovation. From healthcare to retail, people and companies have been identifying...
Jun 8, 20202 minLooking AheadAs we look ahead to the summer months, we can’t help but think what a challenging year it’s been so far. At the same time, we’re...
Jun 2, 20202 minFYI: It's June!One side effect of COVID-19 quarantine is losing track of days. When routines are disrupted and recurring activities that distinguish...
Jun 1, 20202 minImportant Birthdays Over 50 Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the...
May 26, 20202 minHow Important are Small Businesses?In April, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) surveyed U.S. small businesses. It reported, late in 2019, before the coronavirus...
May 19, 20201 minÖffnungsdiskussionsorgien.The German language boasts many unique words with oddly specific meanings. You may be familiar with some German words that have become...