by Elliot Raphaelson | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Retirement
By: Elliot RaphaelsonThere is no question that Social Security issues are important to the American public. It is not unusual for me to receive more than 100 responses from readers when I write a Social Security-related column.Regular readers know that I frequently...
by Raleigh Mayer | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Career & Income
By: Raleigh MayerThe numbers speak for themselves.LinkedIn is host to 107 million U.S. users and 332 million worldwide.Twitter boasts 232 million active users, and Facebook enjoys a whopping 1.35 billion postings.”Positioning and promoting oneself in...
by Marguerita M. Cheng | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Budgeting, Investing
By: Marguerita M. ChengAs a financial planner, I look back at the generations of women who throughout American history have drawn on their intelligence, imagination, and sense of wonder to make extraordinary contributions, and I am awed.I’m also not surprised at how...
by Jennifer McDermott | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Budgeting, Investing, Personal Growth
by Jennifer McDermottPurchasing a vehicle is a very exciting financial milestone in anyone’s life. It’s a symbol of independence and lifestyle. The tricky question to ask yourself is: should you buy new or used? Both have their pros and cons when it comes to cost,...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog, Marriage, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA From choosing decorations and centerpieces, to deciding on the dream tailor-made dresses for you and your bridesmaids, weddings are one of the biggest and most memorable milestones in our lives. While wedding planning can be exciting, we...
by David Ragland | Jun 14, 2017 | Blog, Retirement
by David RaglandYou’ve worked hard, you’ve saved, you’ve downsized, and the nest is finally empty. Life is good. But then one of your kids loses his job. Or she starts falling further into debt. Or decides to send your grandchild to a private school he can’t...