Are We Still OK?

Are We Still OK?

By:  Ellis Miller, JD, Advisor   The stock markets are in a funk. It seems like every few days we see headlines saying it’s the worst day/week/month since some long ago date. Fear is controlling many investors, and they are stampeding toward the same exit door,...
Review Meetings Cover More than Just the Numbers

Review Meetings Cover More than Just the Numbers

By:  Liz Hand, CFP (R) During our just-concluded spring review session, we asked clients to look at a few areas of life that matter most: Joy, Satisfaction, Health, Family, and Friends/Community. We got quite a few side-eyes while clients filled out the questionnaire...
Can a Nest Egg Turn into Real Money?

Can a Nest Egg Turn into Real Money?

By:  Rachel Krabill, Administrative Assistant So you’ve saved, you’ve planned, you’ve been patient. You’ve nurtured that nest egg and it’s looking pretty solid – pristine even.  Maybe untouchable? You’ve thought about what retirement might look like, could look like. ...
3 Ways Annuities Create Problems for Women in Retirement

3 Ways Annuities Create Problems for Women in Retirement

By:  Clinton Miller, CFP ® You probably don’t need an annuity. Annuities are like housecats.  They stir up a lot of controversy. Love them or hate them, they are complicated creatures, and they don’t always play nice with others.  Your friend may love hers, but that...