When you reach 50, retirement is starting to seem within reach. But, you still have at least 10 to 15 years of work left, which is a good amount of time to positively impact your burgeoning retirement account. So, in your 50s, consider it a great time to assess where you’re at with your retirement…
One of the most frequent wine questions I get this time of year is “What wine should I serve for Thanksgiving dinner?” It’s tough for people to choose a wine for Thanksgiving for a couple of reasons. One, people have different tastes in wine, so it’s hard to please everyone. Two, there are lots of…
Our culture is gadget crazy these days; like any other industry, the wine industry has a plethora of gadgets for your every need. You don’t need all of them though, so I’ve culled through and listed the ones worth buying right now: — The Kuvée The Kuvée is a connected, “smart” wine bottle. I mean,…
Earlier in the year I wrote a blog post with reasons why you should have a trust instead of a will. Now, I’m going to dive a little deeper into the different types of trusts and discuss the reasons why you might want to choose one that you might not be too familiar with. As…
If you’re looking for a wonderful weekend getaway, I highly recommend Santa Barbara and the Urban Wine Trail. Whether you’re a serious wine aficionado or merely a weekend sipper, you can sip your way through Santa Barbara County without leaving the quaintness of downtown Santa Barbara. The Urban Wine Trail is a collection of more…