Archive for November 2011
Divorce Makes Christmas Holidays Challenging.
Last Updated on November 28, 2024 by John J. Hohn #divorce #christmas #family Divorce creates a crater in the continuity of life. It usually separates one parent from daily contact the children and the emotional security of being able to look back with detachment on all that transpired in their life as a family. Recently,…
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street — What is Next?
Last Updated on November 18, 2011 by John J. Hohn Here is a story that makes a point about the Occupy Wall Street movement. A friend returned from a visit with his son who is married and has two sons, ages 2 and 4. One night, he reported, the mother called both children for the…
Read MoreSexual Abuse of Minors By Catholic Clergy Enabled by Silence
Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by John J. Hohn The scandal over reports about members of the clergy sexually abusing children has caused a furor in the press whenever it is reported. Understandably! If you were raised Catholic, you may not be quite as surprised or outraged as your non-Catholic friends and acquaintances. I…
Read MoreVariable Annuities — Great, But Be Careful
Last Updated on November 13, 2011 by John J. Hohn If you have researched variable annuities on your own, you know that I couldn’t cover everything in one blog on the subject. Variable annuities have their drawbacks. It is important to be aware of them. A variable annuity is a long-term investment, one that you…
Read MoreVairable Annuities — A Great Way to Protect a Retirement Portfolio
Last Updated on November 10, 2011 by John J. Hohn Thanks for all the questions about annuities. Yes, annuities are a valuable way to protect your retirement portfolio and secure an income for your survivors. But there are several things to be considered before buying one. There are two kinds of annuities; fixed and variable.…
Read MoreTeenage Pregnancy a la 1956. My How Things Have Changed.
Last Updated on December 2, 2019 by John J. Hohn In 1956, terminating a pregnancy for any reason was not an option. So when a high school girl told her steady boy that she was pregnant, his life entered free fall. Until his parents intervened, he would have no idea what to do next. At…
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