Aequus Newsletter

Life & Learning

Lifelong learning is not only possible, it is essential to our quality of life as we age. The old adage “use it or lose it” is especially relevant to our ability to retain a sharp and inquisitive mind. For many years, scientists thought that the human brain simply deteriorated over time.  But new research from neuroscientists and psychologists reveal that the middle aged brain actually reorganizes itself, improves important functions, and helps us to adopt a more optimistic outlook on life.

The Federal Death Tax Takes A Holiday

In the waning days of 2009, Congress let the federal estate tax die for 2010 as planned by the Bush Administration back in 2001. That’s not expected to stay the case for long – many experts anticipate that Congress will re-apply exemption levels with retroactive legislation sometime this year to help tame rising deficits. But that’s no reason not to keep an eye on your state’s estate and inheritance tax policy.

A Thank You To Our Clients

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”  Mark Twain  
   
From time to time, we like to take a moment to reflect on our good fortune and acknowledge the people who have made a difference our lives.

The Open Books Bookstore Opens Doors to Literacy

Dubbed “the most beautiful bookstore in Chicago” by the press, Open Books is a nonprofit social venture committed to promote literacy in Chicago. The organization’s headquarters is now open for business in its new three-story 15,000 square foot headquarters in River North.