You Don’t Have to Be a “Perfect” Couch Potato
Some reader questions could be embarrassing. Do you invest your own money as you write?
Retirement
How Congress Made Social Security A Small Problem
They say context is everything. Bear that in mind as we consider how the financing
Some Good News in a Scary Week
For most people, paying for retirement may be easier than thought. How can that be?
In America, Our Homes Are the Ball Game
My wife and I love our home. Probably too much. I say this as a
What History Tells Us About Inflation
Tempted to believe inflation is going away? Dream on. Most of us believe that inflation
Tell me: Did 2025 Signal a Sea Change for America and the World?
For decades, investment theory said one thing. Actual results said another. A striking comparison of
When ARA met (Sally)… Carolyn
January 2nd is an important day in the Burns household. It is our wedding
A New Freedom for Seniors
One of the indignities of old age is about to fade into oblivion. I learned
Here’s Proof We Can Afford the Future… and So Can Our Grandchildren
On December 10th, Michael Dell and his wife announced a $6.25 billion gift to the
Lessons from a 100th Birthday
Fort Myers, FL. Last week I flew from Texas, one of the youngest states, to
Measuring the First Wealth
“The first wealth is health.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s easy to rank yourself for