WSJ Article: Sharing PINs in Case You Die

July 23, 2011

The WSJ’s Kelly Greene writes: “Taking 15 minutes now to jot down your online passwords could save your family hours of frustration after you are gone. As we all know, large chunks of our lives, both financial and personal, are lived online—bank statements, stock trades and email archives are all available with a few keystrokes. [...]

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“When Estate Plans Fail” -WSJ

July 23, 2011

Another good article from the Wall Street Journal about how “In the rush to button down an estate plan, people often spend most of their time focusing on the big questions and overlook small—but increasingly crucial—details…” Interesting fact: “There are 86.4 million cats and 78.2 million dogs owned in the U.S., according to the American [...]

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Personal debt as % of disposable personal income

June 27, 2011

Fascinating (and scary): “Between 1985 and 2008, (US) household debt as a percent of disposable personal income more than doubled, rising from 62% to 135%. At the end of 2010, the ratio was 120%, still well above the 89% it averaged in the 1990’s. The average household would need to cut $26,172 of debt to [...]

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Nothing is sweeter…

June 25, 2011

“Nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name” – Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux (just read it with my daughters) Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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7 life lessons from the very wealthy (Barry Ritholtz)

June 20, 2011

The Washington Post has another insightful Barry Ritholtz column (read the whole enchilada here) The seven life lessons from the very wealthy: 1. Having money is better than not having money. 2. Don’t become “cash rich” and “time poor.” 3. Memories are better than material objects. 4. Watch your “lifestyle leverage,” especially early in your [...]

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Attention Parents: 60 Second Must-See Video (by Gretchen Rubin)

June 10, 2011

Watch this 1-minute video and see your life as a parent more clearly: http://www.theyearsareshort.com/ It’s by Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project. Have a look at her very insightful blog, which I just subscribed to this evening: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/ Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]

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“Young Adults Get Self-Esteem Boost from Debt” -Science Daily

June 8, 2011

“Instead of feeling stressed by the money they owe, many young adults actually feel empowered by their credit card and education debts, according to a new nationwide study. Researchers found that the more credit card and college loan debt held by young adults aged 18 to 27, the higher their self-esteem and the more they [...]

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100% Guaranteed Way to Get Out of Debt

June 2, 2011

Hat tip: The Big Picture Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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The True Meaning of Memorial Day

May 30, 2011

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“10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Funeral Director” by Caring.com

May 23, 2011

Yet another great article from Caring.com, which is one of the best resources on the web for substantive information about caring for older people. Below is a list of the 10 items in their article. I strongly encourage you to read the full article here: http://www.caring.com/articles/10-questions-to-ask-funeral-director 1. What alternatives are available for disposing of the [...]

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