According to a report by AARP, the rate of elder financial exploitation has more than doubled since the pandemic began with COVID-related scams resulting in an estimated $100 million in losses in 2020 alone. In addition, older adults are not the only victims. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that adults between 18 […]
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Do You Have a ‘Just-in-Case’ Box?
At the beginning of COVID, many people who lost loved ones found themselves scrambling to figure out how to handle legal and financial issues. This was particularly true if the individual who passed away was the person who handled finances for the family. Unfortunately, such problems are very common irrespective of COVID. The best way […]
11 Things That Should Be on Your Year-End Checklist
For many people, the last weeks of the year are a scramble to get necessary tasks completed along with preparing for the holidays. To help ensure you don’t miss anything crucial, here are a few things you should do by December 31st to help your finances this year and next: Determine your budget for holiday […]
What to Look for in a Daily Money Manager
Are you having trouble managing your own or your loved one’s day-to-day finances? If so, you may want to speak with a daily money manager. Most people have no idea what a daily money manager does. He or she is a professional who assists people with managing the non-investment side of their daily financial life, […]
The Direct and Indirect Costs of Divorce
Pain, sadness, regret, disappointment…divorce can be emotionally fraught for families. In addition to the emotional cost, there can be a steep financial cost as well, some of which are immediate and others that can have long-term consequences. In the short term, many considerations have financial implications once a couple has reached the difficult decision to […]
Fatherly Financial Advice
In “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert T. Kiyosaki laid out the advice that he says the wealthy pass on to their children. Whether rich or poor, many fathers try to guide their children toward financial responsibility. In honor of Father’s Day this month, we offer some fatherly advice for managing money. Hard work pays off. […]
May 29th is 529 Day!
This month, thousands of young adults will march to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” as they receive their college diplomas. Even if your children are years away from donning a cap and gown, experts advise that it is never too early to begin saving for college. May 29 is 529 day, a day to […]
Paying it Forward
April 18 is right around the corner, which means that for last minute tax return filers, this is crunch time! Whether you prepare you own tax return, use a service or have an accountant, you most likely need to invest some time pulling together your paperwork – W2s, 1098s, 1099s. At the same time, you’re […]
Fall in Love with Your Financial Future
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is in the air. Whether you are in a committed relationship or still looking for love, just starting out or nearing retirement, there’s no better time to plan for the milestones that lie ahead. Finances are not normally a topic tied to romance but planning for a […]
Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive All Year
It begins around Thanksgiving…that subtle yet noticeable change in people’s behavior. We become more conscious of all we have to be thankful for. It continues right through the end of the year…that holiday spirit that leaves many of us feeling a bit more generous, open and loving toward our fellow man. We may be moved […]
