Tag: financial security

Debt Ceiling Update

On May 1, the Secretary of the Treasury informed Congress that the U.S. could default on its debt by June 1 if legislators do not raise the nation’s debt ceiling.1

Volatility Do’s and Dont’s

Between rising interest rates and a recent spate of bank failures, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now. This, in turn, has brought volatility back to the

Frustrated Yet?

If you are paying any attention to the news or even just the conversations wafting through the office, you have heard the concerns regarding the world and domestic economy. Inflation

College: Is it Worth the Price of Admission?

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Planning for Marriage: Financial Tips for Women

  Planning for marriage should involve more than just picking out invitations and deciding whether you should serve chicken or fish at the reception. More importantly, you’ll want to take

Social Security Claiming Strategies for Married Couples

Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is a major financial issue for anyone approaching retirement because the age at which you apply for benefits will affect the amount

The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities

  At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to

The Traits of a Good Investor and How Women Can Make the Most of Them

Women are increasingly taking responsibility for managing their own money. That includes those who in the past may have left investing to a spouse because they were busy raising a

Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62?

Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. If you decide to start collecting benefits before your full

The Retirement Income Gender Gap – Dealing with a Shortfall

When you determine your retirement income needs, you make your projections based on the type of lifestyle you plan to have and the desired timing of your retirement. However, you