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"New Rochelle Review" March 2007

Living longer profoundly affects issues of life and money. Three topics explored are (1) enhanced opportunities (2) reallocations of time. and (3) reconciliation and reaching out.

"The Trend of Living Longer - Part 2"

(a) Martinelli Publications (9 newspapers including The Westchester Crusader
The Rye Chronicle, The Eastchester Record, The Pelham Sun, The Sound View News, Home News & Times, The Mt. Vernon Independent,HarrisonIndependent
North Castle News) on 3/8/07. (None on 3/1/07)

Living longer profoundly affects issues of life and money. Three topics explored are (1) reconciliation and reaching out (2) change of heart and (3) nursing homes and independent living.

"The Trend of Living Longer - Part 1"

Living longer profoundly affects issues of life and money. Two topics explored are (1) enhanced opportunities and (2) reallocations of time.

"Mistakes and Money Have Many Bystanders"

"New Rochelle Review" February 2007

Make fewer unproductive mistakes by recognizing signs, striking balance, and charting new paths.

"Times are Changing"

Identifying trends and their implications is the first step toward making positive changes.

"Distractions and Detours"

Reduce the number of your activities and focus, building the puzzle of your life with fewer pieces.

"Mistakes and Money "

Make fewer unproductive mistakes by recognizing signs, striking balance, and charting new paths.

"Reducing Term Life Insurance Costs "

"New Rochelle Review" January 2007

Many term life insurance policies can be exchanged for new ones, saving hundreds, and possibly, thousands of dollars and/or improving coverage.

"Re-Gfiting"

Related to the trend of re-gifting physical presents is the "re-gifting of love" as shown in the essay's examples.

"Deeper Gift Giving"

Holiday gift giving is an opportunity to share more deeply with others.

"Steps to Getting Long-Term Care Insurance"

"New Rochelle Review" December 2006

Long-term care insurance is an important measure to protect against significant health risks for most people over 50, and here is a decision guide of various steps to take.

"Reducing Life Insurance Costs "

Often it is possible to reduce your annual premiums for term life insurance by exchanging your old policy for a new one, in five simple steps.

"Losing and Finding - Part 3"

Emails from two readers telling stories about recoveries of lost items attributable to prayer and faith in God and/or people.

"Losing and Finding - Part 2"

Emails between Frank and a reader about whether God is responsible.

"Un-Modern Portfolio Theory"

"New Rochelle Review" November 2006

In the current environment of signifcant geopolitical and economic risks, it may be worthwhile to follow an investment allocation model much different than that of Modern Portfolio Theory.

"The Futurist " Puts you in the Present

Frank Sisco reviews the fast-moving novel called "The Futurist," and comments on why he found the book very appealing and why he suggessts it for people (most of us) who are questioning their own livelihood, career, and purpose in life.

"Losing and Finding - Part 1 "

How losing a precious laptop comjputer and hard drive ended up quite positive.

"Financial Planning Car Ride"

Take a car ride with your financial advisor for effective productive communication.

"Nonnie's Frying Pan"

A helpful analogy when you are faced with how much to discard (of things and of yourself) as you face changes in your life.

"Steps to Getting Long-Term Care Insurance"

Long-term care insurance is an important measure to protect against significant health risks for most people over 50, and here is a decision guide of various steps to take.

"Un-Modern Portfolio Theory "

In the current environment of signifcant geopolitical and economic risks, it may be worthwhile to follow an investment allocation model much different than that of Modern Portfolio Theory.

"Financial Planning Refresher"

Several financial planning principles and suggestions are summarized, with reference to prior articles.

"Be Mindful of Signs"

Important new directions in your life are often preceded by signs around you.

"Steps for Buyers of Home as Prices Fall "

Steps for buyers of homes to consider when prices of homes are falling rather than increasing.

"Steps for Sellers of Home as Prices Fall - Part 2"

"New Rochelle Review" October 2006

Steps for sellers of homes to consider when prices of homes are falling rather than increasing. (Part 2 of two parts)

"Steps for Sellers of Home as Prices Fall - Part 1"

"New Rochelle Review" September 2006

Steps for sellers of homes to consider when prices of homes are falling rather than increasing. (Part 1 of two parts)

"Steps for Sellers of Home as Prices Fall "

Steps for sellers of homes to consider when prices of homes are falling rather than increasing.

"In It for the Money"

Understand shorthand speech concerning people's endeavors in life and money.

"Imparting Value Confidently "

"New Rochelle Review" August 2006

Create significant value and communicate it confidently. (Also see #34a for longer article)

"The Wise Use of Credit Cards"

Steps tio take if you run into trouble with credit cards.

"Full Day of Small Matters"

Although being focused is important in attaining objectives, sometimes inspiration can come from small encounters and events that happen when being scattered.

"Paris in the Summer"

Don't overspend on vacations, and when on trips do something memorable to be able to reminisce years later and feel like you are there.

"Generosity is Contagious"

Warren Buffet's $31 billion gift triggers reflections on giving, and that it is contagious, as remembered in a story about Nonnie, Frank's grandmother.

"Cheyenne Then Natasha"

Two young excellent singer-songwriters gave inspiring messages about life, and lliving it fully.

41a

"College Grants and Scholarships

" New Rochelle Review"July 2006

Three steps to help getting grants and scholarships, important not just to get money but also as a valuable lesson for your child. (see #41 for a longer article)

"College Grants and Scholarships - Part 2"

Three steps to help getting grants and scholarships, important not just to get money but also as a valuable lesson for your child.

"College Grants and Scholarships - Part 1"

Don't rule out being eligible for grants and scholarships just because you have significant assets or income in your name.

"Holistic Financial Planning and God"

The process of holistic financial planning, including the involvement of God in issues of life and money.

"Don't Worry, Baby"

Steps to take to reduce worrying.

"IRA Check-Up - Part 2"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" June 2006

Suggestions for reevaluating one's IRA accounts and the related strategies for accumulating wealth (beneficiaries and strategies for changing circumstances)

"Suggestions for Scammers - Part 2"

Sarcastic (and satirical) suggestions for scammers (lotteries, prizes and services) to make their scams less ridiculous and more credible.

"Suggestions for Scammers - Part 1"

Sarcastic (and satirical) suggestions for scammers to make their scams (money transfer types) less ridiculous and more credible.

34a

"On Value - Part 1"

Create significant value and communicate it confidently.

"The Power of Giving - Part 1"

A gift from another person can help you overcome a limitation and empower your life.

"IRA Check-Up - Part 1"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" May 2006

Suggestions for reevaluating one's IRA accounts and the related strategies for accumulating wealth.

"Awe and Wonder"

Open yourself to the possibility of awe and wonder to enable you to get through low periods.

"Venting About Inventing - Part 1"

When inventing, get the input of other people. Includes a story about Frank's daughter Kelly at one year old and an odd contraption to help to feed her a bottle of milk.

"The Meaning of Success"

Discussion of Emerson's meaning of success and Frank's friend Larry.

"Tax Tips for Tough Times - Part 2"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" April 2006

Tax Tips for Tough Times - Part 2 - (mostly related to illnesses and death)

"IRA Check-Up"

Suggestions for reevaluating one's IRA accounts and the related strategies for accumulating wealth.

"Tax Tips for Tough Times"

Tax tips for tough times, brought about by losses of failed or failing business, disaster lossess, medical expenses and long-term care costs, family relationship issues, and declines in value. (5th weekly column)

"Choosing the Right CPA- Part 2"

Choosing the right CPA for yourself or your business. (6th weekly column) - Part 2 - (Questions to ask prospective CPAs to choose one.)

"Choosing the Right CPA- Part 1"

Choosing the right CPA for yourself or your business. (5th weekly column) - Part 1 (General factors and key attributes of a CPA to seek)

"Tax Tips for Tough Times - Part 1"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" March 2006

Tax Tips for Tough Times - Part 1 - (mostly related to business losses)

23b

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 2"

Financial planning basics - Part 2 - # 10 - 13 general principles (Part 2) (4rd weekly column)

23a

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 1"

Financial planning basics #1 - 9 general principles (Part 1) (3rd weekly column)

"Financial Planning and Trust"

Financial planning and trust. (2nd weekly column)

"Financial Planning With Your Heart"

Financial planning with your heart. (1st weekly column)

"The Gift of Poetry"

"Confessional" essay about the gift of poetry actuallly being to the poet instead of from the poet.

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 4"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" February 2006

Financial planning basic prnciples - Part 4. (1 principle).

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 3"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" January 2006

Financial planning basic prnciples - Part 3. (2 principles).

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 2"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" December 2005

Financial planning basic prnciples - Part 2. (3 principles).

"Financial Planning Basics - Part 1"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" November 2005

Financial planning basic prnciples - Part 1 (6 principles).

"Financial Planning And Trust - Part 1"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" September 2005

Financial planning and the aspect of trust - problems.

"Financial Planning And Trust - Part 2"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" October 2005

Financial planning and the aspect of trust - in whom to place it.

"Financial Planning And Surprises"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" August 2005

Financial planning and strategies to deal with surprises.

"Financial Planning With Heart" - Part 1"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" June 2005

Financial planning and the use of the family profie as a tool to foster a communicaiton of feelings and information

"Financial Planning With Heart" - Part 2"

(a)" New Rochelle Review" July 2005

Financial planning and the use of storytelling as a tool to foster a communicaiton of feelings and information

"Holistic Financial Planning"

(a)" Westchester Jewish Chronicle," Feb.2004

Financial planning

"Choosing the Right CPA"

(a) "Women's News" (b) as an article within the "Information Please Business Almanac" (c) website www.CPAdirectory.com (d) website www.ProducersWeb.com, and on

Taxes and accounting

http://startabiz.gaston.edu/START/professional_resources.htm

"Sensitive Financial Services"

Publication info - A - This article is included in its entirety in several printings of the book "So You Want to Be a Financial Planner by Nancy Langdon Jones. Click the below link to Amazon.com to review and/or order the book.
http://www.amazon.com/So-You-Want-Financial-Planner/dp/0971443637

Publication info - B - This article has been published in 2003 through 2005 on the website www.Producers Web.com

A new approach to personal financial planning that is openly very sensitive to the client’s feelings, needs, goals, temperament, past experiences, emotional and family issues, values, philosophies about life and financial context.

"IRA Check-Up"

(a) "Women's News" (b) website www.CPAdirectory.com (c) website www.ProducersWeb.com

- Taxes, Investments

"Credit Cards - Be Careful!" (co-authored with Tracey Niemotko)"

(a) "Women's News" (b) website www.CPAdirectory.com (c) website www.ProducersWeb.com

Financial planning

"Simplifying Your Financial Life Using Account-Aggregation"

(a) "Women's News" (b) website www.CPAdirectory.com

Financial planning

"Use Conservatism and Simplicity if You Are A CPA Helping Clients With Investment Decisions"

(a) "CPA Journal " (b) website www.CPAdirectory.com

- Financial planning - Iinvestments

"Special financial planning considerations if you are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered."

- Financial planning

"The Money Steps in Becoming a New You (for transgendered individuals)"

Transcript of 3/2003 conference for IFGE (International Federation of Gender Education)

- Financial planning

"Un-modern Portfolio Theory in the Face of Terror"

mention of aspects of this matter cited in "Journal News (6/19/2002) article "Threat of Attack Hangs Over Investors"

- Financial planning - Iinvestments

* Frank Sisco's CPA Stories

1. My client's persistence with his friend led to big estate tax savings.

2. A Harvard education paid for by one good letter.

3. Before your father dies, he should withdraw his IRA and pay the income taxes.

4. Boomerang referral