by Savvy Ladies | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog, caregiving, Retirement
By: Nadia Busseuil The movement is gaining popularity, but the news still hasn’t reached the majority of women. F.I.R.E. is an acronym that stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. Even if retiring early is not your main agenda, the premise of F.I.R.E. can help...
by Michelle Petrowski, CFP®, CDFA® | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, caregiving, Retirement
By: Michelle Petrowski, CFP®, CDFA Although not yet retired myself, years ago, when I was a young mother with 2 children under the age of 3, I became the caregiver to my dad, who was disabled in his mid-50’s. My parents had divorced after 30 years of marriage and...
by Savvy Ladies | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, caregiving, Family Finances
By: Venessa Worthington Whatever age your parents are, it’s never too soon to begin talking with them about their finances. You want to be sure your parents are well taken care of, so it’s vital to check in with them on their money situation. Here are six ways to help...
by Marguerita M. Cheng | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, caregiving, Family Finances, Personal Growth
By: Marguerita M. ChengHow to Protect Your Credit from ScamsProtecting your credit from scams is an ongoing battle. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Research shows people aren’t as savvy at identifying scams as they think they are. Plus, you don’t...
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 Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | May 7, 2009 | Blog, caregiving, MidLife Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAOne of my best friends is going through a divorce. Over the phone last night, she provided an endearing account of her efforts to make a clean break and start over. Apparently, she even remembered to take her ex out of her will. This...
