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Raising Financially Intelligent Children

Posted in Charity, Estate, Family, Planning on September 24th, 2009 by admin – Comments Off

A three part series on raising financially intelligent children offered by State Street Global Advisors. (Registration required)

Thoughts on Health

Posted in Family on September 3rd, 2009 by admin – Comments Off
H1N1 Flu Update
The specter of the H1N1 virus is upon us. Incidence is rising as children head back to school and reported cases are top stories for the evening news.
 
In situations such as this, one can easily be overwhelmed with rumor and misinformation. In an effort to arm you with as much accurate information as possible, here are a few resources that can help you navigate these uncharted waters:
 
CDC site dedicated to H1N1 virus
 
Google site provides analysis of flu trends across the U.S.
 
Associated Press Article with 10 useful tips
 
New York Times article about the elusive nature of the virus
 
New York Times editorial detailing likely outcomes

Your best chance of avoiding the H1N1 virus will depend on your own immune system, so eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest, wash your hands, and stay healthy!

Career Advice

Posted in Family, Planning on July 28th, 2009 by admin – Comments Off

As students get ready to head to college it is interesting to note this article by CNN Money . It draws from a survey done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers , which tracks college graduates’ job offers.

There is a clear trend. Engineers, computer  programmers, and  scientists can finish college, earn a good living and be well on their way to a productive life. Thier liberal-arts counterparts – not so much.

Making Lemonade

Posted in Charity, Estate, Family on May 15th, 2009 by admin – Comments Off

Jay Healy is quoted in this Investment News article about making the most of charitable giving opportunities in a low interest rate envioronment.