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07 Apr 2022 SECURE Act Clarifications, and a Secure Act 2.0?

Posted at 17:36h in The Friday Brief by Ellen Martin

Legislation nicknamed the “Secure Act 2.0” made its way through the House of Representatives last week and was sent to the Senate, where it also has bipartisan support. This bill originally was introduced back in October 2020, so it’s been around for a while on...

10 Mar 2022 College – What’s it Worth?

Posted at 20:55h in The Friday Brief by Ellen Martin

Ahh, spring. The season when days get longer, flower bulbs emerge, and sneezing fits from allergies return. Plus, it’s every high school senior's (and their parents') favorite time of year – college decision season! Acceptance letters and financial aid offers arrive by mid-April, with most...

10 Feb 2022 Amazon, Past Its Prime

Posted at 19:01h in The Friday Brief by Ellen Martin

Two weeks ago, Wesley and I were reading in our peaceful living room, and our dog Ollie was nestled into his blankets on an armchair. It was almost 10pm, and we were about to call it a night when Ollie heard a disturbance outside and...

13 Jan 2022 Life is Pure Adventure

Posted at 20:48h in The Friday Brief by Ellen Martin

Every January, we are inundated with articles on New Year’s Resolutions and starting fresh, which sounds especially appealing after the past two chaotic years. One root of the word resolution is resolve, or having a strong determination...