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The way we react to stressful situations might be learned from how our parents or guardians dealt with disappointment or hard situations. It becomes easy to approach stress the same way every time we experience an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation. Unfortunately, stress will always exist and be present in our lives in some form or […]

Identity theft is on the rise according to statistics  by the Federal Trade Commission, and trends show it will  continue to be a serious issue around the globe. A 2018 survey by The Harris Poll determined that up to 60 million Americans have been affected by identity theft, up from 15 million in 2017. It […]

You can find the “Private Browsing” or “Incognito” mode in Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Chrome browsers, but, is this feature doing what you think it’s doing? “Going private” sounds reassuring, but there may be misconceptions about what using this mode of internet browsing really accomplishes. The Conversation says, “A common misconception is that these […]

Review by Myra Salzer This exploration began when more than one of our clients asked that Steve avoid investing in Amazon. I thought, “What’s wrong with Amazon?! Jeff Bezos is my hero! Has been for many, many years.” It started in the ‘90s when all he sold online were books. At the time, it was […]

“Swedish people take their time. They stop, they look, they listen, and they wait. The beauty of slowing down, I’ve learned, is that it helps you be more in the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. And there’s something very relaxing and satisfying about it, too.” – Brantmark If you found yourself getting […]

Do you fear having a difficult conversation with someone in your life? Not all conversations are easy to have with loved ones or children or co-workers. Discussing politics, money, racism, health concerns, and other tricky topics can lead to intense talks, and you may wonder how you should navigate those potentially rocky seas. The WSJ […]