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Your Questions Answered: Should I Pay Down My Mortgage?
Last month we completed a Second Opinion consultation for Gloria. Gloria had accumulated extra money in her checking account and had extra money available each month to put toward additional savings. She asked if she should pay down her mortgage with those funds or...
Your Questions Answered: Should I Accept a Job Offer With a Lower Salary But a Higher Pension?
Last month Matt and Rachel asked for a meeting. Matt was offered a job, and he was weighing whether to accept it or not. The new job would have a little less flexibility and lower pay but came with a higher pension. Some probing revealed that the most attractive thing...
1% Better?
Would you like to achieve a 37X change in your life by this time next year? According to productivity expert James Clear -- and a little bit of math -- that's how big of an impact just a 1% daily improvement can make over time. Of course, the reverse is also true:...
Advice For Life
How to Prepare for Early Retirement
Whether you are someone who is being forced into early retirement or you’re choosing to jump into it, there are plenty of variables you should consider.
Putting The Planning in Estate Planning
Your last will and testament may sound like the definitive word on your estate.
Leverage Your Schedule to Improve Your Life
When you’re working, raising kids, and struggling to find time to take a run or read a book, it’s common to feel like your days keep getting away from you.
SMI Transition Planning
The Advocate
We frequently advise the owners of small businesses as they begin to think about the day they will step away. For some, the primary objective is to cash out…
Caregiving’s Taboo Subject: Coordinating the Finances
The Journey of Caregiving, documents just how common this responsibility is for family …
The Mysteries of HIPAA
For caregivers of people with schizophrenia, one of the most difficult barriers to assisting in our loved ones’ treatment can be the misinterpretation..
Every month, Paul shares his thoughts, stories, and wisdom.