November 2, 2020
How to Manage Your Money and Reduce the Stress
Have you ever heard these words? “Control what you can control.” It’s easy to say but this year, far harder to put into practice. Among employed adults in 2020, 68% report their job or employment has been negatively impacted by […]
September 1, 2020
Volatility, Cycles…What’s Your Plan?
It was at the beginning of June that we decided to restart an old hobby of ours…cycling. The catalyst was a sincere need to get outside with the wind at our backs and just ride. Being cooped up inside on […]
August 3, 2020
What Should Financial Advice Look Like?
The days we’ve all endured in 2020 have been unlike any we’ve experienced in the past. Our cheese has been moved! And millions of Americans have been financially impacted by these historical and unprecedented times. Yet, many Americans have begun […]
July 7, 2020
When Can I Retire?- 7 Tips to Get You Started
When can you retire? The answer is…when you have enough money to meet your financial life needs for as long as you live. Now, let’s determine how long you’ll live, what your expenses are today, what they’ll be tomorrow, and […]
June 15, 2020
Financial Literacy Starts with Being Intentional: Quiz
Thinking about your money lately? Life’s busy pace often takes the intention out of the mix when it comes to things like money. In fact, a majority of Americans believe they’re financially literate, yet, a recent Standard & Poor’s survey ranked […]
November 15, 2019
How to Plan For Your Retirement – Important First Steps
We regularly work with people who are planning for retirement. So, we find it interesting that the MIT Age-Lab recently asked individuals to provide five words for how they imagined their “life after career.” Here are just a few of […]
September 13, 2019
Does Money equal Happiness?
According to a recent survey, 92% of people surveyed say nothing makes them happier or more confident than having their financial house in order. But, does money equal happiness? This is an ongoing conversation. Does money make you happy or […]
July 24, 2019
How to Think About Financial Planning
There’s an excitement at the beginning of that “something” you’ve been looking forward to. Some eagerly anticipate the opening day of their favorite sporting event. For others, it’s the sound of silence at home as the kids head back to […]
June 28, 2019
It’s More Than Just the Money in Retirement
You might imagine that we work with quite a few people nearing retirement. So, what do you think is the first thing people consider when thinking about their retirement? Yes, you got it — it’s their money. Yet, according to […]
June 18, 2019
Do you Know Your Retirement IQ?
Imagine… Imagine rolling into the operating room where you are scheduled for surgery. Then, imagine being handed the scalpel and the nurse saying to you, “You’ll be operating on yourself today.” This is how millions of Americans approach retirement. The […]
