Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my daughter arranged for us to take a tour of the University of Arizona slaughterhouse in Tucson to see where her adorable little 4H lamb went to die after being sold at the county fair. Her goals were to understand the process of killing and packaging domestic livestock animals as well as to convince me never to eat meat again. “How can you call yourself an environmentalist if you eat meat, Dad!” She is right. Domestic livestock production is the most resource … [Read more...] about Meat: The Other Vegetable
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How Does an Inheritance Change Your Financial Picture?
According to the Center for Retirement Research, two-thirds of baby boomers can expect an inheritance. If you’re lucky enough to inherit money, you might wonder: how will an inheritance change my financial picture? For some, an inheritance could mean a drastic change in their finances. For others, inherited money might be a nice cushion against unexpected events. If you do receive an inheritance, here are some tips to make the most of your loved one’s hard work: Don’t blow it. Think … [Read more...] about How Does an Inheritance Change Your Financial Picture?
