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Retirement Planning

The Risk of Anchoring Investment Expectations to a Market High

Imagine that you have placed your retirement funds in a diversified portfolio which includes a portion in the stock market. A year after your initial investment, the news is buzzing with stories about record-breaking market highs. Seeing the value of your portfolio...

Suddenly Single, With Wealth—Is There a Problem Here? Part One

Recently, a newly divorced woman in her 50’s asked me if I knew of any good books for middle-aged, single woman of wealth. My eloquent answer was, “Um, er . . . .” Others might have more flippant responses like, “Why? Where’s the problem?” It may be hard to empathize...

Why Don’t People Relocate for Lower Cost of Living?

A survey done earlier this year by Forbes Advisor found—drum roll—that people who live in states with a lower cost of living are able to save more than those who live in more expensive places. Make that an eye roll rather than a drum roll. While I love research that...

Why We Put Off Planning for Long Term Care

An essential component of planning for retirement and old age is building financial resources to pay for long-term care. Yet having enough money is not automatically a guarantee of getting the best care you need when you need it. The biggest problem is availability....

Maintaining Elder Independence Without Burdening Your Family

As we age, what does staying independent look like? This is a tale of two families, similar in political and religious beliefs, income, and net worth, who approached aging very differently. The first family had a culture of self-reliance. As they aged, the parents...

Should You Pay Your Family For Senior Care?

Many of my older clients, aware of their declining physical capacities, are increasingly open to the idea of receiving in-home healthcare. It’s an excellent way for seniors to maintain their independence and stay in their own homes as long as possible before...