Many Millennials and Gen Xers are part of a new cohort: “the sandwich generation.” Due to a series of societal shifts, approximately 2.5 million U.S. adults find themselves sandwiched between taking care of their children and taking care of their aging...
In his classic business book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey encourage folks to draw strong distinctions between “Circles of Concern,” “Circles of Influence,” and “Circles of Control.” You might be...
In today’s volatile global landscape, investors often grapple with the question of how to approach the market amidst geopolitical uncertainties. A recent conversation with a client highlighted this very dilemma and provided an opportunity to discuss the merits...
Swedish “death cleaning” has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you...
We recently completed a retirement planning engagement with some new clients. As part of the planning process, we modeled what their cash flow might look like in the event one or both needed assisted living or nursing home care. The husband asked me, “Doesn’t Medicare...
