Good Things About August

Here we are in August. I won't mention the heat (other than that!). Since August is an oft-maligned month, I thought I'd share this list that I came across on the internet, to which I've added a few things:

Good Things About August
* Lighter clothing = less laundry to do!
* Grass doesn't grow as quickly = less lawn mowing
* Lots of sunlight (this can never be a bad thing)
* The refreshing (if brief) cooldown which follows an afternoon thunderstorm
* Melons are in season!
* School starts (likely only a good thing if you're a parent and NOT a school teacher)
* Baseball is getting to the really good part - the final run to the division races
* High School football gets started, and the promise of Fall is just around the corner
* You get a chance to really, REALLY appreciate air conditioning...

Let me know if you have other reasons to love the month of August, or if another month is your most favorite. I'll share any additional ideas that I get from you in future editions.

In this month's newsletter, I have an update on the BrightStart 529 plan, as well as an article on when it makes sense to leave a 401(k), 403(b), 457 or other retirement plan where it is instead of rolling it over when leaving a job. I think there are a few pearls of wisdom that you may not have considered there, and hopefully you're find this information helpful.