fall fun

Fall Fun for Grown-Ups

Remember the excitement of back-to-school season?  New clothes, Trapper Keepers, and the chance to break out of your previous nerd persona?  It never really worked for me, but there was always the dream. Why not recreate that feeling as an adult?  They say September is the Other New Year – a chance to dust of…

summer heat

Beat the Heat for Under $25

It’s hot, you’re cranky, and you have a baseball tournament/music festival/company picnic/outdoor wedding/high school reunion/hot flash to attend. Never fear!  Your friendly financial advisor has some little luxuries to help turn your roofer-sweat into an Instagram-worthy glow. Arctic Air Pocket Chill Evaporative Air Cooler:  3 speeds, tiny, cordless and rechargeable. Turning that hot flash into…

Five Funny Quotes about Easter

Sure, religious holidays shouldn’t be made fun of.  But let’s face it, the idea of a well-dressed giant rabbit hiding eggs (at $1.10 per pop!) all over your yard is an easy target for comedians.   “I lied on my Weight Watchers list. I put down that I had three eggs… but they were Cadbury…

Will I Live to 100?

I read an interesting article about the factors that might contribute to people living to age 100.  For grins (or maybe “grims”) here are how some of the study findings apply to me. Why is this important?  Well, if I’m counting on living to age 95, my projected retirement spending can be higher than if…

5 Funny Quotes About Skiing

Not sure if I’ve mentioned it in this blog, but I love to ski.  As a naturally uncoordinated, slow person (no, I did NOT play basketball/volleyball/competitive swimming despite being almost 6 feet tall), skiing is the only sport I’ve ever even remotely looked good doing.  For fellow skiers, have a laugh while thinking about your…