Centenarians and the Cup of Life
Back in March I called an old friend to wish her a happy birthday.
Income & Wealth
Make Immigration Great Again!
A lot of kids graduated from Texas A&M last week. One of our grandchildren,
The Long Squeeze
Politicians are like kids learning to drive. They want to get behind the wheel and
Let’s Call It — Reacherism!
At last, we may have an “ism” that’s all
It’s 2024: Are Your Assets in the Right Place?
My friend was shocked. “Do you mean I’ve underpaid my income taxes for 2023 and will have to pay a lot more when I file?”
End the Taxation of Social Security Benefits?
“Slippery little suckers,” Julia Roberts exclaimed as one of her escargots flipped out of
Things Change: Women at Work
A long flatbed truck comes down our rough stone driveway. It barely clears the lowest
The Zen Reacher
Everyone loves Reacher. The evidence is clear. According to Nielsen data, the TV series based on
Meet the Wealthy Centenarian
Try this imagination exercise. You’re about to turn 100 years old. You retired 35 years
The Supreme Grand Poobah Returns
In case you hadn’t noticed, the handbasket of humanity is moving toward an uncomfortable place.
How Valuable Is a Social Security Check?
Every month my wife and I get checks from Social Security. The checks arrive by