Last month my father passed away at the age of 93. While it was a sad period for me and my family, the good news is that he lived a very full and happy life.

I recently attended a funeral for my Uncle. Thankfully he lived a very long life and passed away at the age of Ninety-Four. The day prior to my Uncle’s funeral, there was a memorial service in his honor. Friends and family paid their respects and were invited to say a few words about him in remembrance.

It’s hard to believe that the school year over and summer is just around the corner. This is a great time to go through your kids’ closets and donate all of those clothes that no longer fit or sports equipment that they have outgrown. While you are at it, summer is also a great time to go through your own old and weathered items as well.

As any parent with growing kids can attest to, they go to the doctor’s office and dentist’s office a lot. One of the ways you can receive a tax benefit from these expenses is through what is called a Flexible Spending Account or FSA.