Capping off a year of unprecedented events, economic and personal changes, as I write this, Americans are going to the polls, in an election that’s been touted as one of the most important in our lifetimes.

Halloween is right around the corner, and like everything else, it’s markedly different this year. Some people find it thrilling to dress up and decorate the house, others think it’s just plain scary.

Muhammad Ali famously said: “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” Ali is known for his wit and wisdom, and, as we hit the seven-month mark of the pandemic, I think this quote has meaning well beyond sports.

Did you know that October is National Retirement Security Awareness month? Having it in the month of Halloween seems right to me because many people find thinking about retirement a little scary.

These days, I’m reminded about the ancient curse: ‘May you live in interesting times’. The origin of the saying is murky, but the meaning behind it has endured—uncertain times can bring stress.

Have you been feeling like you are being pulled in too many directions lately? It seems like each day brings new information that we’re supposed to understand and put to use in our health, family life, career, and money.