Navigating Retirement as an Older American
Retirement marks a significant milestone in life, offering opportunities for rest, relaxation, and pursuing passions. However, navigating retirement as an older American requires careful planning and consideration to ensure fulfilling golden years. This article explores essential tips and strategies for older Americans to maximize their retirement...
The Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance
As we navigate through the busy routines of daily life, it's easy to overlook our capacity to perform everyday tasks such as bathing, eating, and dressing. Yet, the likelihood of losing these fundamental abilities increases. This is where long-term care insurance comes in as we...
The Rise of Personal Finance Education in High Schools
In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the landscape of high school education across the United States. While math and science have long been staples of the curriculum, there's a new subject gaining traction: personal finance. Let's look at how personal finance...
Money Stress Can Affect Your Health
While various factors can trigger headaches, one significant contributor that often goes overlooked is financial and money stress. There is a strong connection between money issues and stress, which can significantly affect your health. The Impact of Financial Stress on Health Financial stress occurs when individuals feel...
Paying for College: The FAFSA Now Has a ‘Grandparent Loophole
Accessing financial aid is increasingly vital for many American families when financing a college education. The first step for most college-bound students is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to unlock various forms of assistance. “As students wait to learn how much...
Financial Education for College Grads
As college graduation approaches, many students eagerly anticipate the next chapter of their lives. However, amidst the excitement, prioritizing financial education for college graduates is crucial. “Transitioning from student life to the workforce comes with new financial responsibilities and challenges,” says Robert Cavanagh, Senior Vice President,...
Life Insurance Day 2024
When it comes to topics that are often avoided, planning for the future after you're gone is one of the most enormous elephants in the room. Though it may not be a pleasant subject, it's crucial for safeguarding your family's financial future. That’s reason enough...
Small Business Week 2024
For more than five decades, the U.S. Small Business Administration (S.B.A) has celebrated Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the vital contributions that small businesses make to our economy and communities. “Over 50 percent of Americans are either employed by or own a small business, contributing...
Your Financial Future: Benefits of Professional Investment Advice
Let's talk about money – what makes our world go around. We all want a comfortable future, but figuring out how to get there can be daunting. That is where a financial professional comes in. The game-changing benefits of working with an investment counselor to craft...
Financial Resilience in 2024: Navigating Retirement
Regarding retirement planning in 2024, the quest for financial resilience takes center stage. Seventeen percent of Americans are over 65. According to the Census Bureau, almost three-quarters (44 percent) of boomers are at retirement age, and millions more will join them soon. Boomers hold over half...