Finding Work After Losing Your Spouse

Finding Work After Losing Your Spouse

Through my practice, I work with individuals who recently lost their spouse. It’s difficult to watch someone struggle with grief while facing the realities of their financial situation. Often, they may be in a situation where there isn’t enough income to support the...
Start Planning Now for Your Holiday Spending

Start Planning Now for Your Holiday Spending

It may be too early to think about your holiday spending, but it never fails … as soon as Halloween ends, time goes forward very quickly. If you haven’t thought about your holiday spending yet, start estimating expenses and start saving. Some people are disciplined...
Questions to Ask Your Spouse About Retirement

Questions to Ask Your Spouse About Retirement

As a CFP®, I help couples with retirement planning. Before calculating if they’ve saved enough money, I ask them what they want to do in retirement. Most couples haven’t really addressed what they would do when work is no longer a factor. They each may have their own...
Look Beyond Money When Planning For Retirement

Look Beyond Money When Planning For Retirement

If you’re planning for retirement, you may be focused on the money aspect – running calculations to ensure you won’t outlive your money. While that’s an essential aspect of retirement planning, it’s not the only item to consider. Look beyond money when...