After my list of good things about August last month, I received a couple of suggestions that I had left off my list, and I’m ashamed that I did: Fresh tomatoes and fresh peaches! Thanks, JM, (one of my favorite award-winning gardeners) for catching my error!
Now that we’re almost to Fall, with the crisp air and the bright sunshine, I’d like to begin collecting a list of the best things we love about fall. Another reader has already started the list (Thanks, CM!):
- It’s warm during the day and you can smell the fireplaces burning at night in the crisp air
- You can open the windows (not run the air)
- The beautiful Sunday drives to see the colorful leaves on the trees
- You can wear more clothes to cover up those not so flattering areas
- The holidays are right around the corner
- You can put the down comforter on the bed and snuggle under the covers
- Warm up with a hot bubble bath
- Caramel apples, pumpkin pie, candy corn and all those foods you only get in the fall.
Okay, we’ve gotten a list started – how about your favorite things, memories, smells, and such, about Fall? I’ll share any additional ideas that I get from you in future editions.
In this month’s newsletter, I have an article that I found at the Financial Planning Association which addresses your financial decision-making, and how your own unique point of view can impact these decisions. Hopefully you’re find this information helpful.
Click the link to pick up a copy of A Social Security Owner's Manual or if you'd prefer the Kindle version (and let's face it, ALL the cool kids do!), you can find that at this Kindle version link.
I can learn from you, you can learn from me - please leave your comments and links!Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA, is an expert in personal retirement, IRAs, and tax issues, with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Read more from this author
And if you've come here to learn about queuing waterfowl, I apologize for the confusion. You may want to discuss your question with Lester, my loyal watchduck and self-proclaimed "advisor's advisor".