Retirement is definitely a major life transition and can create challenges to strong relationships. After years of happiness, sometimes one or both spouses can find themselves feeling alienated from the new situation or otherwise frustrated by the change. We often consider the financial implications when approaching retirement, but can overlook how our marriage or relationship might be affected when the time comes to retire. It is difficult to anticipate what changes might take place with...

In a time when everyone is an expert or has instant access to expert advice through the internet, there are aspects of financial planning and investment management that are overlooked when determining whether to hire a professional or do it yourself. In addition to experience and credentials in financial planning and portfolio advisement, advisors are mentors to their clients who can often be the difference in setting and accomplishing long-term financial goals and falling short...

Many of us look forward to retirement as a time for relaxation, exploring hobbies and using our time to focus on things other than work and career. Planning for retirement, however, can be stressful even in the best situations and downright daunting for people nearing retirement who may not have planned as much as they’d have liked. According to a 2016 PwC survey, a little less than half of Baby Boomers know how much income...

I have a vivid memory about learning how to fly on a trapeze. We took a family vacation when my oldest daughter, Maddy, was still very young. The resort had a variety of family activities including the trapeze. It looked scary and fun at the same time! Climbing up that tall ladder and reaching out for the trapeze looked incredibly dangerous, followed by the exhilaration of flying through space. My daughter was reluctant to try,...

You probably have an emergency kit in the trunk of your car or in the storage space in your SUV. Jumper cables, flares and other tools come in handy if you get in an accident or are stranded on the road. If you’re an exceptionally cautious person, you may also have an emergency kit in your home. Batteries, flashlights, bottled water and other essentials can be lifesavers in case you lose electricity or other vital...

One of our responsibilities as an investment advisor is to help you put market news in its proper perspective, especially when the media is reporting global market corrections in the wake of political events. If you’re reading or watching the popular press, you’re seeing a lot of storm and fury having to do with the new presidency, Brexit, rising interest rates, and general uncertainty of what is to come. As the popular media scrambles to...