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Cyber Security: Reduce Your Risk

Cyber Security: Reduce Your Risk (Lakeside Chat 5-15-24)

In today's digital world, protecting your personal information online is more critical than ever. It's essential to be proactive in protecting your online presence and reducing risks of falling prey to scams or other risks. In our latest Lakeside Chat we explore practical tips and strategies to help you be safer in the digital world. Read More
Medicare: Health Care in Retirement. Guest Timothy O'Mara Vice President of the Retirement Institute at Nationwide Financial. Lakeside Chats

Medicare: Health Care in Retirement (10-18-23 Lakeside Chat)

Choosing the right Medicare plan is an important part of retirement planning but due to its complexity, it can often leave people wondering if they are making the best choices for their health care in retirement. That's why we wanted to bring in an expert to help. Read More
What is a Daily Money Manager? Guest: Robyn Young President of the American Association of Daily Money Managers, Lakeside Chats 12-7-22

What is a Daily Money Manager? (Lakeside Chat 12-7-22)

This month we were joined by Robyn Young, Certified Daily Money Manager®, a professional who collaborates to help with bill paying and more. Robyn is the founder and owner of Money Care, LLC. She is also currently Vice President of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) and is a member of the Vermont Elder Resource Group. Read More
Understanding the Fafsa. Guest Stephen Jagard 529 College Savings Plan Specialist at John Hancock Investment Management. Lakeside Chats 10-05-22

Understanding the FAFSA® (Lakeside Chats 10-5-22)

The FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is available each academic year beginning October 1st and is one of the most important parts of receiving financial aid for college or university. Stephen Jagard, a 529 College Savings Plan Specialist with John Hancock Investment Management, will share what to expect with the FAFSA® process in the... Read More
Medicare 101; Guest: Roberta Eckert Vice President Nationwide Retirement Institute Lakeside Chats 9-14-22

Medicare 101 (Lakeside Chats 9-14-22)

Back by popular demand, folks joined us in September for a Lakeside Chat on the topic of Medicare. We were joined by Roberta Eckert who is the Vice President of the Nationwide Retirement Institute and our guest expert to discuss some important things to know when you're looking at Medicare, including who's eligible, when you can apply, and how much you... Read More
Small business entities explaine - guest: mark perkell esq. Lakeside Chats 5-11-22

Small Business Entities Explained (Lakeside Chats 5-11-22)

In honor of National Small Business Week, we were joined by our host Mark Perkell, Esq., who specializes in working with small business owners; he’ll share with us information on different entity options, the pros & cons for each, and why changing from one entity to another might make sense (and what the process would be). Read More
Aging in Place Guest: Kari Charette Director of Patient Services at HCr Home Care CHHA Lakeside Chats 3-2-22

Aging in Place (Lakeside Chats 3-2-22)

This month's Lakeside Chat topic was about "Aging in Place". When a senior or older adult chooses to live at home rather than move into an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, it's known as "aging in place". It's a decision that is gaining popularity and is a question that often comes up for folks as they plan their retirement. Read More
The Importance of Having an Estate Plan. Guest: Attorney Adam bartsch owner of NorthEast Estates and Trusts, PLLC. Lakeside Chats 12-1-21

The Importance of Having an Estate Plan (Lakeside Chat 12-1-21)

This month we will be discussing the importance of having an estate plan; our host will be Attorney Adam Bartsch. Hewill be talking to us about the importance of having a plan in the event you become incapacitated or die. Read More
Healthcare in Retirement - A Lakeside

Healthcare in Retirement (Lakeside Chat 10-6-21)

Our October Lakeside Chat featured guest expert Valerie Mariani from Fidelity Institutional. She is a Sr. Regional Investment Consultant, and has been with Fidelity for 17 years. She provided insight on Medicare and healthcare in general during retirement. Read More
Putting Your Garden to Bed

Gardening Pt. 3: Putting Your Garden to Bed (Lakeside Chat 9-15-21)

We were excited to invite back our very first ever Lakeside Chat guest Amy Ivy, to give us tips and answer questions about the best way to put your gardens to bed this fall. Read More