Money and You

Solo Agers: How to Chart Your Course to Avoid 5 Common Perils

Let’s face the truth. If you’re reading this, you’re breathing. And if you’re breathing, you’re getting older. And for an increasing number of us, that may mean you’re a solo ager. Navigating life as a solo ager means you are aging independently without a built-in safety net of immediate family support. Read More

Financial Planning Steps to Take at the First Signs of Memory Loss

Facing the early signs of memory loss can be unsettling, but it’s also a critical time to act. Creating a strong financial and legal foundation as soon as you can ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Whether for yourself or a loved one, addressing these steps early can bring clarity, peace of mind, and security for the future. Read More

Don't Let Ignoring Financial Decisions Overwhelm Your Business Success

Back in second grade, it didn’t really matter much if you failed to make a decision. If one of your parents called out into the back yard to ask if you wanted a PB&J or grilled cheese sandwich for lunch and you were intent on climbing the tree and didn’t answer, you suffered no lasting harm from being served your second-choice lunch option that day. But... Read More

Why Having Disability Insurance Actually Protects Your Most Valuable Assets

Wouldn’t you love to have a very accurate, high-definition crystal ball? One that gives you a clear view of what might come in the days, months, and years ahead? Of course there’s little use in wishing to see the future. All we can do is work with the facts and statistics of what we know today, to help prepare for tomorrow. Read More

Second Opinion? Six reasons you may want fresh financial advice

You leave your financial advisor’s office with a nagging doubt. They’re the one with the credentials, of course. But something’s not right. Should you get a second financial opinion? Yes, say those who have done so, and don’t think twice. A fresh perspective can make all the difference for your financial health and confidence. Here are a few good reasons to... Read More

Simplifying the FAFSA® Process (Lakeside Chat 9/13/23)

Every fall, securing financial aid for your current or prospective college student can be one of the most stressful times of the new school year. Especially with changes to the process and definitions being phased in this year, it can feel as daunting as ever. We want to help! Read More

Your Digital Assets and Accounts: What Happens After You're Gone?

These days, it’s likely that most of your important financial information is stored digitally through a combination of online accounts, saved documents on your personal computer, and your smartphone. Chances are you keep a lot of other important information stored digitally too. If you’re a small business owner with registered domain names, a thriving... Read More

Big Life Change? Helpful Financial Strategies for Women in Transition

Are you a woman in transition? If you’re facing a big life change — as a successful owner or manager of a rapidly growing business, someone with a recent inheritance, or perhaps recently widowed, divorced, engaged, married, or dealing with illness — then you’re a woman in transition, and you have special financial needs. Read More

What is Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance? (And When to Consider it)

If you’re re-evaluating how much, and what types, of insurance you need in 2022 and beyond, you are not alone. The global pandemic brought many topics to the foreground that were often being pushed aside in the past and finding the right insurance coverage was a big one. While you may be focusing on healthcare insurance options, don’t forget to evaluate... Read More