Give a Little, Get a Lot

Give a Little, Get a Lot

Do you find that searching for the ideal gift often compounds your stress this time of year? If so, you might breathe a bit easier knowing that gift giving brings benefits to you as well as your recipients. In their book, Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending,...
Finding calm in the end-of-year storm

Finding calm in the end-of-year storm

Let’s face it, December is a tricky month. The list of commitments seems to be the longest of the year, days are shorter and colder, lines are longer, parking and traffic are challenging, school vacations, company and family gatherings – the list seems endless....
Gratitude is a gift you give yourself

Gratitude is a gift you give yourself

Over the next few weeks, American families will gather around beautiful and inviting tables to count their blessings and usher in the season of giving. As you prepare your 2017 celebrations, be sure to build in ample time to reflect on all the wonder life has to...
Tips for a Fun & Safe Halloween

Tips for a Fun & Safe Halloween

Nearly $3 billion will be spent on Halloween candy this year, with approximately 40 million kids in hot pursuit of the decadent goods.1 Halloween is one of the best-loved of all American holidays, but it also comes with some risk. Following are tips to make Halloween...