You know, a little more than 30 years ago, I was presented with some breathtaking information. No, not another invention or process. This was way more personal.
Continue reading Embryonic Hopes
Today, on the ides of November, we’ll continue to consider ways to minimize our tax bills. We covered personal taxes last Friday– today, we’ll address business issues.
Continue reading Tax Minimizing Tips for Business
Oh, my, can you believe it’s already November. Actually 1/3 gone, too!
Now is the time to figure out what sort of things we can do to minimize our tax bill.
Continue reading End of Year Tax Ideas- Personal Taxes
It was on the 11th hour of the 11th month in the year 1918 that “The Great War” ended. The first World War (no one expected the second- but they should have) had that moniker back then. That’s also the name my father employed, too. It was also among the last sanctioned battles in which my grandfather (my mother’s father) was a participant.
Continue reading Armistice Day CIII (Veteran’s Day came much later)
I have had the opportunity to serve as trustee for a fair number of clients. Some of them, those that have substantial assets, often arrange for our services long before anyone has passed away. In these cases, we may (often) be involved in the construction of the trust and the goals of the trust when the principal has passed.
I know, I know. Christmas is coming and y’all are desperate to spend money to buy your gifts. Others are desperate to get a new (or used) set of wheels. I’m waiting to get a supply of pineapple juice.
Continue reading Any Port in a Storm?
I have a bunch of friends who are vegan. I’m not- but I do follow vegan rules when I am eating outside the home. Vegan means the food is going to meet the rules of Kashrut.
Continue reading Vegan is not always healthy
1964. I must have spent a month of Sundays with my friends at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows. And, then, school began.
Continue reading A Storied Hotel and a Sordid Tale
Twice today, I was “assaulted” by fast food “news”.
First, I should explain two things.
One- I am a very good cook. I am honored that many friends feel free to join me for dinner- clearly on Shabat and holidays- but often on many other days of the week. I find it problematic to visit restaurants where the food is often mediocre, the menu prices are high, and the wine charges atmospheric. Why not eat at home?
Continue reading Would you like plasticizer with your meal?
Well, since we spoke about wind farms yesterday, it’s appropriate that we consider what is going on with our electric grid system.