Grandma

When we were kids, Grandma gave us equal investment portfolios. At 19, my brother cashed out his $15,000 for a Honda. I asked our trustee dad to invest mine wisely, including in Apple stock. By the time I gained full control, my portfolio had grown significantly—while my brother had nothing left. I had helped him … Read more

When my school announced prom, I wasn’t exactly excited. I wasn’t dating anyone, and honestly, the whole thing felt kind of overrated. But then I looked over at my great-grandma, Alma, sitting in her recliner, watching some old black-and-white movie. “You ever go to prom?” I asked her. She laughed. “Honey, back in my day, … Read more