Monthly Archives: December 2010

A Dollar and a Dream

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Do you play the lottery? My husband and I did for a while, and I would buy a ticket every now and then when I got a good “feeling” about the numbers but eventually it felt, somehow, wrong to me, … Continue reading →

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How much can certain Juniors Achieve?

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

I just completed my Junior Achievement class. This is my fourth time teaching this same course to 8th grade students at the same school. It is a Buffalo Public school; without argument, a district facing many challenges. Being a JA … Continue reading →

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How much is enough?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

My clients often come to me wondering if they’re saving enough (usually for retirement). I run all kinds of software applications to determine if, indeed, they are…based on what they believe they need per month or year to maintain their … Continue reading →

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Giving

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Tis the season to give. The problem is, we can feel like we’re giving too much at one time, and we can become cranky and resentful – losing the joy that typically comes with giving. The holiday season prompts us … Continue reading →

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