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When families face a life-changing health challenge, the financial picture can become disjointed. Families may turn to specialists who may be experts in their particular field but likely aren’t able to pull all of the parts together. ...

As we plan, plot, dream and dare ourselves to make and achieve bucket list goals, don’t forget the most important part: people. ...

How many times have you talked about your bucket list? It's a fun conversation to have with friends and often turns up s a few surprises. If you don't have anything on your bucket list, maybe it's time to get one. Your bucket list is a roadmap to stay on track to self-fulfillment and to try new things, some for entertainment or pleasure, others for professional goals. Read on to find out what's on the bucket lists of some Northeast Ohio folks (and what they did about it), and find out how to get going on yours. ...

For some people, there’s no space between an idea and a plan. They’re like the mythical Zeus, who birthed Athena from his mind, fully grown and clothed in gleaming armor. Most of us need help to put flesh and bones on a hazy hope of a breath of a dream. This is especially true when transforming a travel bucket list into a concrete plan with dates and reservations. Where and how to even begin? ...

Our Tech Talk columnist tells us how he used technology during a recent trip to Japan and why you, too, should be ready to embrace the digital world. ...

Congratulations to this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and her husband, native Clevelander Neil “Spyder James” Giraldo. Giraldo spoke about the Hall, family life and charity work in the July 2021 Northeast Ohio Boomer cover story. The Hall has been a flashpoint for discussion since the day the building opened, especially when it comes to who gets inducted. This year was no different. ...

Kids want and need to be active and burn off excess energy during our long Northeast Ohio winters. The solution? Try an indoor play area. Our region has plenty of options. Some have age restrictions and require reservations. Check websites or call before heading out. Most sell admission tickets and require waiver forms that you can fill out online, significantly cutting your wait time when you get there with eager kids. ...

Wherever you are on your retirement journey, the main objective is to retire comfortably with enough money for life’s next stage. If you are uncertain about your long-term financial plan, talk things over with a qualified financial planner. ...