American business magnate Warren Buffett and Vanguard Group founder John Bogle have told us time and again: When people see rising and falling prices — the normal, unceasing action of the stock market trying to price thousands of assets in real time —…more
What will health care look like in 2020, and beyond? That’s the topic futurist Michael Vidikan discusses with Pat Rullo, author of Speak Up and Stay Alive. In this podcast interview, Pat asks Michael: 1. First, let’s cut right to the chase — what do…more
On January 1936, during the Great Depression, Virginia’s political and business leaders bravely demonstrated their faith in the future and their belief in the value of art by opening the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The original English…more
When the 2015 awards were presented for the 41st annual National History Day Contest on June 15, Cathy Gorn was grinning from ear to ear. “These are my kids,” says the woman who has been at the helm of the international organization for decades.…more
What would you do if an international bike race — scheduled to bring 1,000 top cycling athletes and 450,000 people — was about to descend on your city? If you are an entrepreneur, odds are good you would find a way to put yourself, and your business, in…more
Whether you’re watching the nightly news or browsing online, it’s hard to escape the popular topic about baby boomers and America’s shifting demographics. The nation’s aging population — specifically people ages 65 and older — will grow to 81…more
According to Dr. Andy Hines, (pictured right) a futurist and professor at the University of Houston who heads up the country’s largest foresight program, several early signs indicate trends that could result in dramatic changes in the future of the…more
In his role as a founding partner at Egan, Berger & Weiner, LLC, Sheldon Weiner has been giving retirement advice for well over 35 years. During that time he has seen clients make literally hundreds of mistakes regarding their retirement planning. And he…more
According to Dr. Andy Hines, (pictured right) several early signs indicate trends that could result in dramatic changes in the future of the workplace — and in the concept of work, in general. He’s a futurist and professor at the University of Houston…more
Do you have long-term care insurance? If not, you may want to reconsider, suggests Egan, Berger & Weiner partner Dave Beck, who on today’s podcast answers a handful of questions to help you better make this important decision. Why is it important to…more
What will the next generation of stay-at-home dads look like? How will the Millennials parent differently than their parents and grandparents? And how will the new American grandparents behave? How about the trends such as the future of gamification, the Slow…more
American sculptor, painter, and inventor Ivan Schwartz says he has always been interested in what lies in his peripheral vision — exploring the shorthand of visual language as a storyteller. That ambition is clearly what draws us to his work, which is on…more
If you love craft beer, then you’ve probably tossed back a bottle or two of Stone Brewing Co.‘s IPA and Porter. The #10 largest craft brewery in the nation, Stone generates $185 million in annual sales and employs more than 900 people. Why did…more
How did Jane Ferrara help bring Stone Brewery to Richmond? The CEO of the city’s Economic Development office says “transformational change” was the key to landing the big brewery. We are thrilled to interview Jane, our cover girl for the “May 2015…more
Are your estate planning documents accomplishing your estate planning goals? And did you know that even if you have not yet established your estate documents, you already have an estate plan? For so many people, this topic is the “big elephant in the…more
Since 2002, Niche.com, has been tracking the behaviors, preferences, and decision-making of Millennials. In 2014, it analyzed the data on cities and metro areas with 1 million residents or more from the US Census, FBI, and surveys of nearly half a million…more
“Every month, 5 million people move from the past to the future,” writes Daniel Brook, author of the 2013 tome, “A History of Future Cities.” “Pouring into developing-world ‘instant cities’ like Dubai and Shenzhen, these urban newcomers confront…more
Jim Barnes is a book editor and director of the IPPY Awards (shorthand for the Independent Publisher Book Awards) — which, for nearly two decades, have rewarded the creativity and innovation of independent authors and publishers who are “changing the face…more
What would the United States be like had President Lincoln lived? Those are but some of the questions David Bruce Smith and Hope Katz Gibbs posed today to historian Allida Black, a Research Professor of History and International Affairs at the George…more
“Millennials and money. The words flow right out of my mouth just like my money flows out of my bank account,” shares Millennials Radio Show Host Eurah Lee. “You’d think that the assistance of banking applications on our smart phones…more
Much has been written about the cost of a college education and the debt burden being placed on our children. In fact, 2014 college graduates have the dubious distinction of carrying the highest student loan debt in history. According to the “Wall Street…more
Truly Amazing Woman Mary Foley believes that energizing careers and events don’t just happen — they are engineered. She has combined her engineering education, her passion for inspiring professional women, and her two decades of live program…more
Much has been written about the cost of a college education, and the debt burden being placed on our children. In fact, 2014 college graduates have the dubious distinction of carrying the highest student loan debt in history. According to the “Wall Street…more
In celebration of International Women’s Month (March 2015), the Millennials at BeInkandescent.com interviewed their moms about what makes them truly amazing. “After all, we know these women are truly amazing,” says Millennials Radio Show…more
If you missed Anita Diamant’s “The Red Tent” — a book with such a strong woman protagonist and such a compelling plot that many of us devoured it — then you need to immediately add this title to your reading list. Published in 1997, it is…more
When it comes to knowing George and Martha Washington, it’s often hard to separate the real people from the stories we learned in school. So in this episode of the Grateful American™ TV Show, we get an all-access pass to learn more about…more
When it comes to taking control of your financial future, having a handle on a few basic rules of thumb is the key to success, believes Certified Financial Planner Michael Egan. In fact, 2014 was a great year for large-cap US stocks (the S&P 500) — the…more
Each February we talk about the power and importance of Love when it comes to operating a powerful, successful business. This year we thought it would be fun to feature a scientist who focuses not just on our professional lives, but also on our personal ones.…more
Waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right at the bar? Then you aren’t up on the latest technology, explains college junior Eurah Lee, host of the Millennial Radio Show. In this episode, the 20-year-old shines a light on the Smartphone apps and online dating websites…more
What better way is there to celebrate 2015 than by making sure your financials are in great shape? None, believes Certified Financial Planner Bryan Beatty, who is here today to talk about making sure our IRAs, insurance, and portfolios are in tip-top form. In…more
