Here in New Jersey our new governor, Chris Christie, is making some tough, and unpopular, decisions in an effort to close a huge state budget deficit.  While I have written previously about his focus on reducing teachers’ pensions and benefits, a fight that is expected to continue, the latest changes

Last week we reviewed the specifics of the new CLASS Act which is part of the new health care reform bill that passed through Congress and was signed into law by President Obama last month.  CLASS attempts to provide coverage for long term care.  But, is it going to have

Congress’ passage of President Obama’s health care reform last month has generated much controversy and fear, including, in some cases death threats against politicians in Washington who voted for it.  I have been asked my thoughts on the long term care provisions contained in the bill, known as the Community

An article in last Sunday’s business section of the Star Ledger, New Jersey’s largest daily newspaper, caught my attention.  It discussed the rising trend of multigenerational households, highlighted by quotes from a few families in which adult children modified their homes so their parents could move in.  Looking at it