The start of a new year is a great time to reassess your financial goals and the steps you are taking to achieve those goals. Do you have financial goals but aren't sure how to take the first step? As you look through this master list of financial goals, remember that we are always available to … [Read more...]
2023 Goal Planning
Caring for Your Aging Parents
Caring for your aging parents is something you hope you can handle when the time comes, but it's the last thing you want to think about. Whether the time is now or somewhere down the road, there are steps that you can take to make your life (and theirs) a little easier. Some people live their entire … [Read more...]
What Does a Strong Dollar Mean for the U.S. Economy?
In late September 2022, the U.S. dollar hit a 20-year high in an index that measures its value against six major currencies: the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, the Swedish krona, and the Swiss franc. At the same time, a broader inflation-adjusted index that … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment: How are costs changing for 2023?
Medicare's Open Enrollment Period — which runs from October 15 through December 7 — is your annual opportunity to switch your current Medicare health and prescription drug plans to ones that better suit your needs. Just in time for Open Enrollment, 2023 Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other … [Read more...]
Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community
What is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)? CCRCs are retirement facilities that offer housing, meals, activities, and health care to their residents. These communities appeal to people who are currently in good health, but who worry that they may need nursing care later on. The CCRC and … [Read more...]