But if you’re now just a few years from retirement, it’s time to begin focusing on how to remain happy and healthy in the midst of what will be a major transition.
Why I think I should be Disney’s next CEO-by Howard Wedgle
I just heard that Bob Iger, the CEO of the “House that Mickey built” will be stepping down in June 2018. Since I’m currently not on the executive track at Disney, I didn’t know it was widely assumed that chief operating officer Thomas Staggs was being groomed to be the next “Big Cheese at the House that Mickey built”. Well jittery investors, Mr. Staggs has departed Disney and now the question remains: “Who will succeed Mr. Iger?
When naming minor children or grandchildren as beneficiaries in your will by Seth Peritzman
When naming minor children or grandchildren as beneficiaries in your will, on a retirement account, or life insurance policy, it’s important to understand the complexities involved in transferring wealth to minors. Many people don’t realize that state laws commonly prohibit minors from owning or inheriting real property above a certain limit which can vary by state. It’s also extremely rare for insurers to distribute life insurance proceeds directly to minors. So how can you help ensure minor beneficiaries will be provided for, and their assets protected?
Treasury Secretary Lew Announces Front of New $20
4/20/2016
WASHINGTON – In a letter to the American people, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today announced plans for the new $20, $10 and $5 notes, with the portrait of Harriet Tubman to be featured on the front of the new $20.
The Water Conservation Paradox (from the perspective of a water utility owner)- by Jason Williamson
On Tuesday, March 29, Denver was treated to a well-run and highly interesting conference sponsored by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) regarding our most precious resource…water. The speakers and panelists included well-known and highly regarded authors, politicians (including Governor Hickenlooper), farmers, water technology experts (some representing exciting Israeli technologies), and water utilities. The surprisingly well-attended event attracted hundreds of attendees representing a wide swath of industry professionals, engineers, environmentalists, ancillary businesses, and lay people. [Read more…]
Tesla had a good day-by Howard Wedgle
In the first day of taking pre-orders for the new Model 3, Tesla today brought in more than $130 million, just in deposits. That represents more that $4.5 billion at the base price of $35,000 per car. Not too shabby, when those people, who plucked down $1000 to reserve the car won’t see it until sometime in 2017. Not much is known about the car other than its’ supposed to have a range between charges of 215 miles. We’re expecting it to come in more than two colors.
If you’re a future Tesla Model 3 owner, ColoradoGrandparent.com wants to hear your thoughts. Please contact Howard at 303.750.3114.
Time for an Oil Policy Conversation? by Avi Wernick
Since the turn of the 19th century, petroleum has served as the most essential commodity in the industrialized world. In 1973 many of the leading oil exporting nations within OPEC, decided to restrict supply and drive up cost in protest of US military aid being sent to Israel during the Yom Kippur War. In response to raised prices, several sectors in US economy suffered severe downturns, while Western financial markets underwent high levels of volatility. Following the oil crisis, US policymakers – who had previously been tethered to a Cold War paradigm – began increasingly to shift their thinking towards the importance of maintaining stable oil costs, this in turn influenced a foreign policy outlook that would consider the Middle East a growing priority. [Read more…]
Boulder County Launches Discount Electric Car and Bike Purchase Program
County residents can access significant discounts for electric vehicles and electric bikes
Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County and its municipalities are providing another reason to purchase an electric vehicle or electric bike. By reducing the price of electric cars and electric bikes while educating the community, Boulder County is providing a greater incentive for people to leave the gas pump. The program, Benefits Boulder County, launched a residential solar deal earlier last month with Namaste Solar. [Read more…]
Why Baby Boomers Are Their Own Worst Workplace Enemy
Originally posted by Lynda Spiegel on The Wall St. Journal’s blog page.
Ageism in the American workplace is a well-documented reality. While it violates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, it is difficult for job candidates to prove that their age was the barrier to keeping their current position or being made a job offer. Anecdotally, baby boomers confirm that despite earlier career success, staying or getting hired after age 60 is difficult, and as hiring managers are increasingly members of the millennial generation, difficult often becomes downright impossible. [Read more…]
On Retiring Smoothly
A smooth retirement is as much about psychological wellness as it’s about financial. People today are smart enough to ask themselves if they are saving enough for retirement. What they don’t ask is if they are stockpiling their emotional reserves just as much. [Read more…]
