It’s that time of the year… the time I reach out to all the people in my network and say ‘thank you’ by sending you your very own pocket planner -- yes, that old fashioned relic of an analog booklet…
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At what age were you ‘ready’ to hear professional financial planning advice?
A few months ago, a client asked me to chat with their 20-something nephew about financial planning. He understood that he did not truly understand the complex financial situation that young people face today. In some ways, it’s no different…
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Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht
“Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht” is an old Yiddish proverb that means, “Man Plans, and God Laughs.” The paradox of planning has never been more stark than in the past year. With unexpected lockdowns, travel cancellations, and all this other…
Read moreDoes Santa flies randomly from house to house?
Santa has a lot of houses to visit — and only one night to do it all. The only way he gets it all done is with a plan. Sure, the elves help him make the toys, but it’s his…
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Help keep roller coasters in amusement parks…
…and by that I mean out of your retirement strategy!!!
Look, we all know just about everything ebbs and flows, or swings in cycles – the seasons, economic activity, political leanings, interest rates… everything! And if you take a look…
Read moreNobody likes to be backed into a corner…
Being backed into a corner always puts you in the worst possible position. That’s true in the boxing ring; it’s true when you’re painting your house; and, it’s true in retirement planning.
And in a few years, that’s exactly the…
Read moreHow to know if an advisor is right for you…
I was recently in a workshop in which the participants were asked, ‘what is the most valuable thing you do that your clients don’t even see?’
The responses were incredible – it made me realize how much we all do…
Read moreAre you ready to get real about retirement?
By Cindy Bowden
It’s spring – and tax time. Chances are you are getting advice from multiple different advisors about your tax and financial planning. And chances are, it’s all good advice… but some of the advice from one…
Read moreRead this if you have benefits. Read this if you don’t have benefits.
By Cindy Bowden
Most of us wouldn’t dream about going through life without some kind of benefits package. One of the biggest benefits of a group plan is that you can get the health and dental coverage you need…
Read moreWhat to ask about retirement planning when you don’t know what to ask about retirement planning…
By Cindy Bowden
Most people don’t ask enough questions about their retirement planning because either they don’t know what to ask, or they know what to ask but they are afraid of the answers. If you’re in one of…
Read moreHow many generations will you celebrate the holidays with this year?
By Cindy Bowden
Whatever tradition you follow, the holidays are always a time for re-connecting with family. And for many people it’s one of the few times during the year all the generations get together.
The thought of…
Read moreGuaranteed Lifetime Income? Yes, please!
By Cindy Bowden
Lately I’ve been seeing the results of years of planning to protect my clients against worst case scenarios. They always say there is nothing worse than running out of money before they die.
So if…
Read moreIt’s spring! So, what are you worried about?
By Cindy Bowden
Spring is a wonderful time… the sun shines bright and warm, trees grow new buds, and the grass turns green. People shed their winter parkas and spend more time outdoors. It’s also a time when almost…
Read moreThe true gift of the season…
By Cindy Bowden
As is my custom at this time of year, I am sending out a little pocket planner to use, as many of my clients do, for reminders and events throughout the year. It’s my gift to…
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