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The Importance of Making an Annual Financial Plan
Taking a strategic approach to managing your finances is a good way to keep tabs on how you’re doing, but even the most organized person...
Leslie Garske
Jan 31, 20221 min read
New Study Finds Clients Using Financial Advisors Are Happier
The survey from Herbers & Company found that individuals with assets exceeding $1.2 million and benefiting from the services of an...
Leslie Garske
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Yes, retirees need budgets, too: Here's how to make one
You may not have followed a budget carefully during your working years. But if you're retiring, it's really important to get serious...
Leslie Garske
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Recent Widows Need Financial Guidance After a Spouse’s Death
You’ve experienced an incredible loss. Now it’s time to think about protecting your future. Losing a spouse could be one of the most...
Leslie Garske
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Why You Shouldn't Count on Social Security
Social Security was designed to supplement income, not replace it entirely. Approximately 65 million Americans receive a monthly Social...
Leslie Garske
Dec 14, 20211 min read
6 Ways to Apply Decluttering Principles to Your Finances
Getting your home to look like your minimalist vision of a cozy retreat is a simple (but not easy) process that anyone can understand....
Leslie Garske
Dec 13, 20211 min read
The Tax-Savvy Way to Give
Estate Planning and Legacy Gifts Are you aware that nearly 70% of Americans do not have a will? It’s surprising how often people delay...
Leslie Garske
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Women can close the financial planning gap with help from advisors
Today, women are less optimistic, more concerned and less prepared in their financial lives than they’ve been in years, primarily due to...
Leslie Garske
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Financial Planning for Women: Learning Where to Start
6 second take: Women are often left behind when it comes to financial education. So where do you even start? Amy Corcoran graduated from...
Leslie Garske
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Why did boomer women save more for retirement than boomer men during the pandemic?
More than twice as many middle-income U.S. boomer women than men said they’ve been able to save more for retirement than expected during...
Leslie Garske
Sep 28, 20211 min read
The Crucial and Life-Affirming Process of Estate Planning
Everyone who’ll be leaving this world needs an estate plan, and they probably need financial planning while they are here. Women in...
Leslie Garske
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
If you’re working to pay off debt, then congratulations for being an awesome, financially empowered woman! Maybe you’ve just gotten a...
Leslie Garske
Aug 27, 20211 min read
6 Signs You Have Enough Saved For Retirement, According to Financial Planners
Retirement planning doesn't look the same for any two people, but there are some ways to know that you're ready financially before you...
Leslie Garske
Aug 21, 20211 min read
How To Deal With Joint Finances After Filing for Divorce
Tips for Managing Your Finances During and After the Divorce Process When you get married, you form a legal partnership as well as an...
Leslie Garske
Jul 1, 20211 min read
What Happens to Debt During a Divorce?
It is optimal for divorce decrees to apportion debts in such a way that avoids future litigation. The process of dissolving a...
Leslie Garske
Jun 25, 20211 min read
How Much Does a Legal Name Change Cost?
Your name is not set in stone. At some point in your life, you may want to change it legally. If you do so, you’ll have to fill out some...
Leslie Garske
Jun 18, 20211 min read
Sixty, female and suddenly single — now what? How to navigate boomer divorce
The first thing you should do is ... nothing. Then get yourself a financial adviser COVID-19 has accelerated a lot of things, including,...
Leslie Garske
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Women Lag Behind Men in Saving for Retirement
When it comes to retirement planning, women are saving less than men. The coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse. Nearly...
Leslie Garske
Apr 28, 20211 min read
The Cost of Living Keeps Rising — How to Make Your Money Go Further
Let’s face it: The cost of living is kicking our butts. If you’re wondering why you’re having trouble getting ahead, it’s because the...
Leslie Garske
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Mindful Mediation Divorce Resources
Wisdom & Tools for the Journey
Explore our video library of interviews with experts in the divorce field - from therapists, to housing experts, to life coaches. The healing can begin now for you and your family, our hope is that these videos will encourage you on that path.
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