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Your Questions Answered: Why Comparing Your Portfolio to Market Headlines Can Be Misleading
Recently, I met with a client who raised an excellent question—though indirectly—about how their investment portfolio has performed compared to the returns they see reported in the media every day. It’s a common concern, and frankly, it deserves a clear and logical...
Your Questions Answered: Collaboration: The Secret Sauce of a Financial Planning Relationship
Recently, I had a great conversation with Jan about working together on her family’s financial plan. After taking the Thanksgiving holiday to think things over, she agreed we were a good fit. But before we wrapped up, she said something that stood out: “I just want...
Your Questions Answered: A Win-Win Planning Story
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting with Debbie, who is about three years away from retirement. Like many people approaching this milestone, she faces several interconnected planning needs that require thoughtful guidance. When we applied our complexity-based...
Advice For Life
Three Overlooked Considerations When Relocating in Retirement
Moving to the proverbial beachfront condo or gated golf and tennis community are still popular retirement goals. Many seniors also plan to relocate to be closer to friends and family, to immerse themselves in their interests and hobbies, or to shake up their...
Navigating the Emotional Side of Retirement
You've been working towards this moment for decades. But have you really prepared for it? Once the countdown is over and you've left your retirement party, the reality of retirement is going to set in. And many new retirees are surprised by the waves of emotions they...
Three Keys to Purposeful Wealth
What is your Money For? Financial security and comfortable living are very important. But if you aren't making purposeful investments in the things that matter most, you might find yourself surrounded by stuff that doesn't bring you any joy and money that just earns...
SMI Transition Planning
Funding the Continuation of Care – The Impact of Traditional Retirement Planning
The expenses associated with the continuation of care for your loved will not simply go away at your passing.
A Sample Letter of Intent Outline
There is no “One Way” to prepare a letter of intent. We are attaching an outline that can help you in your own preparations.
The Letter of Intent
As a parent of a caregiver of someone with an SMI, you have likely identified the individual(s) that you believe will provide continuity of care after your passing.
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