It’s natural to want to help people you care about—especially when they’re going through a hard time. Your friends and family are no different. When they see you going through a transition, they will naturally ...
Good Finance Starts at Home
Determining how to talk to your kids about money and values can be stressful. But the truth is that there’s never been a better time to teach your kids about money, the ...
... tax scams where the “IRS” calls you and tells you that you owe them money and if you do not pay it immediately, you will go to jail. But the IRS does not contact people in this way.
Stressful times ...
... to leave work and go to a hotel. He told her to send him her receipts for the hotel and food, as they would be reimbursed by the government.
He kept her on the phone for hours at a time and told her ...
... maybe talking over the phone, but there is always a reason why they cannot meet you in person and may not even be able to FaceTime with you
They tell you they love you and you are the one for them—they ...
... fiverr.com, behance.net, Guru.com, freelancer.com. You can also look for full time employment through sites designed explicitly for seniors, like Workforce50.com, retiredbrains.com, Seniors4Hire.com and ...
... connotations, like when it pertains to retiring a piece of equipment because it’s old and no longer useful. And we can sometimes think of people this way too. Yikes! I think we need to redefine it, since ...
... a break from social media for a few days or a week
Reflect—set aside time to do nothing
Reconnect—with the people you care about live or over the phone
Say no—to parties or events that feel more ...
... on the answer
When faced with something you fear, it’s typical to panic or freeze—as your brain works overtime running through the possibilities. As we discussed in our last blog, meditation can help ...
... friendships can take time. So, try to spend time with the friends you already have and maybe try to cultivate some new relationships. An easy way to do this may be to do activities that you would do anyway ...
... rainmaker at work, you are also likely a chef, chauffeur, caretaker, supply manager and more for your family. But finding the time to achieve balance can not only help you with your mental and physical ...
One of the many reasons we use Dimensional, also known as DFA, mutual funds extensively in the construction of our clients portfolios is their commitment to price their funds fairly as well as very competitively. ...
... Because married couples are entitled to have two Social Security benefit streams, it may be wise to review the benefits together to determine who should potentially claim early, on time, or late. It’s ...
... expectancy of 86.6 years?* That’s the average, which means many will live longer. But why does it matter?
In theory, you should receive the same lifetime amount of Social Security regardless of whether ...
Retirement Income Planning—A Guide for Women
By Karen A. Miller, CFP®, CFPA
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent far more time saving for retirement than actually planning for living in it. ...
... the first time
Divorce can be complicated, and it can take time to sort things out—especially if you have children. Here are some things that are worth spending the time on:
If you have kids, ...
... place. But it’s an important step toward asserting your financial independence. And, while it can be a long, overwhelming process, it doesn’t have to be—especially if you take it one step at a time.
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... you are not alone. There are many, many women—and men—who feel the same way. But, if you plan for it, this can actually be one of the most amazing times in your life. In fact, 95% of those aged 40-70 are ...
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Providing the care yourself
More than half of women caregivers still need to work and may even be sandwiched between providing care for older loved ones and children at the same time. ...
... be afraid to ask for help and don’t feel bad if you need it. Very few people cut their own hair or handle their own legal needs—and this is no different. Sometimes you just need an objective professional ...