Each January 1st, we face the prospect of a new year, wondering or worrying about what the new year will bring. We hope it will be a good year. We have faith that everything will be fine. We summon the patience to see it all play out, day by day, until the next new year. […]
Continue readingNews Overload and How to Avoid it
Q It seems like everywhere I go, from the dry cleaner to the diner, the TV news is on and it’s all bad. Why does everyone have the news on all the time? A You are not alone. Whereas we used to be able to tune into the evening news to catch up on the […]
Continue readingLearn Something New in the New Year
When you graduated from high school, college or graduate school, you probably said, “That’s it. I’m done with school!” Hopefully, however, you are still interested in learning. Studies have shown that adults who continue to learn new things increase their cognitive capability and feel more fulfilled psychosocially. The central principle of adult learning is autonomy. […]
Continue readingYear End Scam Alert
Q How can I avoid those scams I hear about in the news, such as opening accounts in my name? A That’s a great question any time of year, but even more so in December, which is the end of the fiscal year for most people. It’s a great time to check investments, request […]
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