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Leaving a Legacy to Your Grandkids

Aug 21, 2018

Now is the time to explore the possibilities. A family legacy can have multiple aspects. It can include much more than heirlooms and appreciated assets.…

Build Your Rainy Day Fund

Aug 16, 2018

Sometimes, life gets expensive. A little bad luck or a twist of fate can hit us right in the checkbook and challenge us to live…

What Women Shouldn’t Retire Without

Jun 11, 2018

When our parents retired, living to 75 amounted to a nice long life, and Social Security was often supplemented by a pension. The Social Security…

The A, B, C, & D of Medicare

Jun 07, 2018

Parts A & B: Original Medicare. America created a national health insurance program for seniors in 1965 with two components. Part A is hospital insurance. It…

Should Couples Combine Their Finances?

Jun 05, 2018

The first question is: how do you and your partner view money matters? If you feel it will be best to handle your bills and…

Wealth Management with Memory Disorders

Jun 01, 2018

Besides impacting lives and relationships, dementia can also impact family finances. It may call for another family member to assume money management responsibilities for a…

Managing Money Well as a Couple

May 29, 2018

When you marry or simply share a household with someone, your financial life changes – and your approach to managing your money may change as…

Retirement Planning Weak Spots

May 16, 2018

Couples should recognize that they may face major medical expenses. Each year, Fidelity Investments estimates how much a pair of newly retired 65-year-olds will spend…

Avoid These Life Insurance Missteps

May 09, 2018

Are you about to buy life insurance? Shop carefully. Make your choice with insight from an insurance professional – like Charles Stephen & Company, as…