by Niv | Nov 6, 2023 | Personal Relationships
With Thanksgiving almost behind us, we’ll officially enter the holiday season. I know … I know … stores have been pushing us into the holiday spirit since November 1st. And, Mariah Carey has officially proclaimed it’s time. Some of you may already have your home...
by Niv | Oct 2, 2023 | Personal Relationships
How many times have you asked your elderly loved one if they need anything, and they responded “everything is fine”? It can be frustrating, especially when you have to fly or drive a distance to see what’s really going on with their health and mobility. It...
by Niv | Sep 4, 2023 | Personal Relationships
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...
by Niv | Jul 31, 2023 | Personal Relationships
When you decide to divorce, it becomes more complicated when you have to let others know. While you may prefer not to talk about your decision, realistically, you’ll need to say something. So how do you announce your divorce? You could post on social media – but be...
by Niv | Jul 3, 2023 | Personal Relationships
When your friend’s spouse dies, the last thing they want to hear is that you know what they are going through. Actually, you don’t. Losing a spouse is different than losing a parent. It’s different than losing a pet. Even if your spouse died, your experience...
by Niv | Jun 5, 2023 | Personal Relationships
“Family” is typically defined as people who are related to you by blood or marriage. It includes your spouse, kids, parents, siblings, sister-in-law, etc. But my definition of “family” goes beyond tradition and includes others. My definition...
