There’s one thing this year, and every year, that most of us would love to have more of. No, not money. That would be nice too, but that’s not it. Time. When you think about it, you … more

Communicate and Work TogetherDear Dave,My wife and I are not on the same page when it comes to money and our two teenage daughters. I think they should be learning the value of work and money, but … more

First of all, I want to say that I am very relieved that the tax cap override passed in July. People don’t like paying taxes, but the sorely needed funding wasn’t going to drop like manna … more

Being a summer baby, I love the warm weather months. I love cookouts and picnics, vacations, and being outside as much as possible. Everyone is in a better mood, and it seems like there are endless … more

I spend a lot of time talking with students about big life decisions they’ll face, and one of the most important is how to pay for college. At a recent speaking event, I asked 100 students … more

Isn’t summer beautiful around here? Even when it gets really hot, it’s still so green out there, and the ocean beckons from not too far away. The soft light lingers long into the evening. With … more

Margaret Atwood, the Canadian novelist, once said “In the Spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” I am grateful to her for pointing out to me that what I have been busy … more

“I’ll just take your blood pressure, sweetheart,” the friendly young nurse-practitioner says to me. When she tells me that I’m cute, I reply, “I’m a little too old … more

The beautiful East Bay and surrounding area has a variety of things to do in the summer. Parks and beaches provide activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, swimming and more, all for … more

With summer approaching and the temperature rising, it’s a great time to head to the beach. Here are some beaches to put on your list to visit this summer! Roger Wheeler State Beach is … more