by Savvy Ladies | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, New Act, Retirement
Poor and alone isn’t the retirement any of us dream about. And the following statistics conjure up some very scary images:(Sources: Dee Lee’s Everywoman’s Money: Financial Freedom; Social Security Administration.)More than 50% of all marriages fail.After a divorce,...
by Savvy Ladies | Aug 8, 2016 | Blog, Investing
Twist and turns… Up and down… The investment markets are going through another wild year—fortunately, this time, the volatility is generally in a positive direction. But the dramatic swing in stock returns after three bear years, along with dramatic swings in some...
by Carly Newhouse | Jul 13, 2016 | Blog, caregiving, Estate Planning, MidLife Finances, Retirement
by Carly Newhouse, LMSWGrieving is a painful, confusing, scary, and overwhelming time for just about everyone. Whether you are grieving the loss of a parent, spouse, sibling, child, friend, mentor, or a more distant figure, the process of coping with loss is windy and...
by Savvy Ladies | Jul 9, 2016 | Blog, Debt Management
The best way to keep an eye out for identity theft is to read your statements from credit card companies, banks and credit unions, and to routinely check your credit reports for suspicious activity.Credit reports. You know that you need to check your credit...
by Savvy Ladies | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, Marriage
Reevaluating their insurance coverage isn’t uppermost on the minds of most newlyweds, and it won’t ensure a long and happy marriage. But the right insurance can go a long way toward shielding you against the kinds of financial calamities that can strain and sometimes...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA One of the only positive aspects to tax season is your refund. A new pair of shoes, dress or a vacation are all tempting choices for us to spend our tax return money. While a small splurge is a must, these extra dollars also give you a...
