by Niv | Mar 5, 2024 | Personal Finance
As we age, there’s a greater risk we may outlive our spouse. Life expectancy for both men and women has increased over the years. But, there are uncontrollable events and hereditary health issues that may cause your spouse to die before you. When a spouse dies, no one...
by Niv | Feb 6, 2024 | Personal Finance
February is the month of love (or so advertising tells us). It’s the month when we celebrate Valentine’s Day. A day to recognize that special person in your life. It’s also a time when couples become engaged. Valentine’s Day is one of the popular holidays when that...
by Niv | Jan 2, 2024 | Personal Finance
Is this the year you take control of your finances? If it’s a goal you’ve had on your list for a while, make it happen this year. Many begin with great intentions but quickly become discouraged – mainly because this task can be overwhelming. While there’s probably a...
by Niv | Dec 5, 2023 | Personal Finance
It’s become normal for children to move back in with their parents after college. It’s comforting for both the adult child AND the parent. But is it really in the best interest of your adult child? We all want our children to be happy in life. “Happy” is subjective...
by Niv | Nov 7, 2023 | Personal Finance
Last month, we posted a blog about things to do when visiting your elderly loved one this holiday. (If you missed it, click on the title to read it: Start Planning Now to Visit Your Elderly Loved One) In that blog, we identified the need to review your elderly...
by Niv | Oct 3, 2023 | Personal Finance
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...