In a written letter, Benjamin Franklin quipped, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Surprise! Tax time has rolled around again. I often hear people discuss their plans for spending the year’s tax refund. I don’t think it’s merely a coincidence that the government refunds overpaid taxes at
When I set my mind to thinking of a night out in Ireland, I think of a cozy pub and a tall pint of dark stout. I think of warm sweaters, scarves and caps and perhaps a crackling fire. In my mind is the singing of wild Irish songs of love lost and legends of
Which car DOES stop first at a four-way stop? The general rule is that four-way stops always operate in a clockwise direction. The driver furthest to the right always has the right of way, and then cars take turns in a clockwise direction. If multiple cars approach a four-way stop at about the same time,
you are like many of our clients, you like to make your IRA and Roth IRA contributions once a year. There are many different rules regarding these contributions and I’m going to review a couple of them to help you simplify the process. First of all, the government gives us a small window of time
ne of the biggest boosts to an acting career is to play against type. That’s how perennial gangster James Cagney won an Oscar as song-and-dance man George M. Cohan, how Tom Hanks broke out of the light-comedy mold with Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, and how Leslie Nielsen got a late-in-life second wind from the lowest-common-denominator
usic has always been a big part of my life. I started taking piano lessons when I was seven years old and continued until I was 17. Once a week, my teacher Mr. Harris would come to our home and for one hour not only teach me the fundamentals of music, but also about the
hy is the shamrock associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Why do people wear green on that day? Who is St. Patrick, anyway? People all around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. But did you know that he wasn’t even
troll Pinterest for cute pictures of animals sleeping. Sometimes I will post them on other social media sites and when I do, these are inevitably the most shared posts. This is not a “how to bolster your online popularity” tip. It’s a simple fact. Apparently I am not the only person who needs a break
What happens when a Flint boy falls in love with a Detroit girl? A Flint food fest of epic proportions! all them “holes in the wall” if you want, but I love small, unique, family-owned restaurants. This is where you’ll find meals made from highly-guarded secret recipes that provide a true treat for the taste
alentine’s Day is a time to show love and appreciation for those important to us, but I think we as Americans need to show ourselves a little love: stop spending money on gifts and start preparing for the future. When saving for retirement, clients often ask about the difference between a 401(k) plan and a
or some reason, hotel commercials always make a hotel look like the epitome of good living. Montages of bed-jumping and pillow fights give way to a luxurious awakening in the most comfortable, plush bed in existence. I don’t know why, but there’s something about sleeping between fresh sheets in a bed you didn’t have to
matter what else was happening in my life, Valentine’s Day has always given me a glow. Unfortunately, I’m starting to think I’m in the minority. My affection for the “manufactured holiday” does not stem from having a special someone on February 14. On the contrary, I have probably been without a romantic partner for the
