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Will AI Put Me Out of Business?
My best friend Talmage Boston regularly sends me thought-provoking articles that stretch my mind. A recent one speaks to a question that many have been asking me: “With the advances

Take a “Roots” Trip to Your Homeland
I want to talk about the importance of family travel. Taking a trip with family is far more than just a vacation. Traveling with family builds connection, solidifies values, and creates meaningful

The Creative Side of The Blum Firm
A few months ago, as the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition wrapped up here in Fort Worth, I found myself reflecting on how much creativity surrounds me—not just across the

Banana Pudding Memories: Smells & Tastes of Yesteryear
How often do you encounter a smell or taste that takes you back to a time long, long ago? In building a lasting family legacy, nostalgic smells and tastes are important

Lizzy’s Ironic “Gift” of Addiction
Five days ago, our daughter Lizzy Savetsky reached another milestone. Lizzy celebrated her fourth sobriety birthday, commemorating the day four years ago when she hit rock bottom and ceased all

Finding Joy in My 70s
Last week, I featured a repeat of my all-time most popular blog post, “Happy ‘Sobriety’ Birthday to My Daughter.” I wrote that post a year ago, expressing gratitude for Lizzy completing

My Most-Read Blog Post of All Time: Lizzy’s Sobriety Journey
I’ve been writing this weekly Family Legacy Planning blog for nearly five years. I just discovered that we have data that tracks the number of hits a post gets. When we graph

“Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match”
I readily admit that I’m not a trained expert on the topic of parenting. However, from time to time, I have shared some tips from my own experience as a dad. The

Tax Planning in the “Big, Beautiful” Era
By the skin of its teeth, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” made it into law. It’s no surprise that it passed with only Republican votes. When it comes to tax legislation, that seems

Memories of My Bubbie
Last week, I urged all to visit with senior family members to probe their memories. Do those family interviews before it’s too late, or else a “library burns down” when they’re

Don’t Let Your Library Burn Up
I recently attended the 90th birthday party of my first cousin Jay Weinstein, the oldest living relative on my father’s side of the family. I used the opportunity to quiz my

When Little Moments Become Big Memories: Shabbat Dinner with Juliet and Lucy
A TIGER 21 colleague in Denver waxed poetic when he shared that our best investments are the ones that pay “memory dividends.” As his TIGER chair Elizabeth Ledoux punctuated: “Trips,
