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Is Social Security Really Going Bankrupt?

May 17, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Social Security, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Is Social Security Really Going Bankrupt?” Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard some version of the statement that social security is running out of money and that we shouldn’t be counting on it for future retirement income.  While there are...

“Avoiding Common Retirement Pitfalls“

Sep 8, 2023 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Social Security, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Avoiding Common Retirement Pitfalls” There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all retirement planning and planning the perfect retirement may be a pipe dream.  For many folks, their view of what retirement will look like tends to change after the first...

“How Much is Enough?”

Aug 25, 2023 | Behavioral Finance, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “How Much is Enough?”   This question is always relative.  How we answered this question in our 20’s might be very different to how we answer in our 40’s, 50’s or beyond.  Additionally, who we hang around and compare ourselves to (dangerous!) also...

Getting Financially Organized

May 12, 2023 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Getting Financially Organized”   Getting organized and staying disciplined can be difficult with any area of life.  Sometimes when results can be visibly seen it can be a motivator (think staying fit or keeping your house clean).  However, when it comes to...

Caring for Elderly Family Members

Mar 10, 2023 | Behavioral Finance, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog   Caring for Elderly Family Members   Often referred to as a “sandwich generation” there are many adults these days that are caring for both their own children as well as aging family members.  Whether you have kids of your own, or they are already grown and...

“Estate Planning and Your Financial Legacy”

Feb 3, 2023 | Estate Planning, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Estate Planning and Your Financial Legacy”     Estate planning can be a daunting and complex concept, but it doesn’t need to be.  This week, we highlight a post from Scott Monk over at Charis Legacy Partners as he breaks down the basic concepts within...
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