After being approved for a U.S. visa, a friend of mine got her passport back from the consulate, turned the page, and gasped, ‘That’s not my photo!’ (True story!)

You’d never think that an error like that could happen, especially…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

…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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…