Archive for August, 2008

Aug
28

Next week, September 4-7, Austin is lucky to host the international conference of the US Autism and Asperger Association (USAAA). The gathering will be held at the Hilton Austin Airport.
I just signed up two days ago and there was still space available. Also, I found all the information I needed to sign up [...]

Aug
26

(Editor’s note: Just a friendly reminder…this is a blog, not a financial column, please consult with a professional before undertaking any financial plan…far be it from me to be the source of personal financial advice!)
Today, we continue our series of interviews with financial planning professionals listed on the special needs neighborhood.com website. To find [...]

Aug
21

Based on the incredibly low savings rate in the U.S. right now, you could conclude that financial planning is not a high priority for many Americans. I can bet that people spend many more hours a week watching TV than they do planning their retirement. And, I have a few ideas why…it seems overwhelming, it’s [...]

Aug
11

Well, the summer is almost over. We are in the home stretch now. How did the Craft family fare this summer? Better than expected, I am happy to report. Summer break will always present its own challenges because my son loves the routine and predictability that a school day presents. However, in context of summer [...]

Aug
05

In last week’s blog we talked to Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, about ways that parents can be effective advocates for their children with their local legislators. In this installment of our interview, Rep. Howard answers a question that is near and dear to all of our hearts…why the long waits for state programs?
René: What do [...]