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Money Issues and Marriage
Attitudes about money and finances can create significant problems within many marriages and relationships. In fact, according to a recent study by Money magazine, 84 percent of respondents stated that ... -
How to Prioritize Your Financial Life
In financial planning, we are taught to “plan” our finances around an uncertain future. While planning for the future and being a good steward of money and wealth is important, ... -
Money Moves to Make at Every Age (Part 2: 50s & Beyond)
This is the second of a two-part series on the financial moves that should be considered at various pivotal points in your life. After reviewing key decisions to consider during ... -
Money Moves to Make At Every Age (Part 1)
Life is a journey filled with financial choices that ultimately shape your future. While money may be important to many, it is simply a tool to help people focus on ... -
Choosing the Right Executor for Your Estate Plan
Taking the time to address how your financial affairs will be handled when you are gone can be overwhelming. After all, you are making decisions that affect family, friends and ... -
Helping Beneficiaries to Avoid Mistakes with an Inheritance
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges of loss, many people are thrust into dealing with financial complexities. This can ... -
Money Moves to Make After Tying the Knot
While marriage can be an exciting time, the realities of integrating the financial goals of two different people can be challenging. Too often, couples find out later that financial incompatibilities ... -
Preparing Your Finances for a New Child
Welcoming a new child to your family is an exciting and joyous event. After deciding on nursery colors, newborn clothes and a crib, it is time to give some serious ... -
How to Prepare your Finances and Your Portfolio for the Unexpected
Each year the Federal Reserve releases the results of financial stress tests on 31 of the largest banks. Popularized in the U.S. during the financial crisis, the analysis serves as ... -
Financial Planning Considerations After the Loss of a Spouse
Mourning the loss of a spouse can be one of the most difficult things for a person to experience. In fact, Psychologists Holmes & Rahe developed a scale to assess ...