Hilary Topper Blog

The thought of long-term care can be overwhelming for many families. The costs are high, and the planning process is often unclear. It’s a conversation many people avoid, but preparation is essential to protecting your family’s financial future and ensuring your loved ones receive the care they need.

On an upcoming episode of the “Hilary Topper on Air” podcast,...

Picture this. It’s a crisp fall morning, and I’ve grabbed my usual window seat on the 7:42 out of Merrick to Grand Central Station. The sun is coming up, the leaves are turning, and I’m ready to soak in that gorgeous Long Island scenery on my way into the city. If you’ve ever taken the LIRR, you know what I mean. So I turn to look out the window and… nothing. Just a hazy, gri...

This week, I’ve been on dog-sitting duty. My daughter, Zoey, and son-in-law, Dan, packed up and headed to LA with their son to visit Dan’s father and sister. That left me in charge of Daisy, their sweet, wild, bundle-of-energy dog.

And oh, does Daisy have energy.

She needs attention. A lot of it. She’s rambunctious in the best and most exhausting way, and she ab...

When I started my blog years ago, I had no idea how much the platform I picked would shape my journey. Back then, everyone had an opinion. These days, the big debate is WordPress versus Substack. And while Substack has its fans, I keep coming back to one truth: WordPress gives bloggers freedom ...

I’ve been putting off writing this post. Not because I didn’t know what to say, but because saying it out loud makes it real. So here goes. I’m not doing the Empire State Ride this year. I’m deferring my spot to 2027.

If you’ve been following along, you already know my knee has put me through the wringer. And this decision, as hard as it is, comes straight from that st...