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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
This Tasty Beverage Can Help Fend Off Viruses, Boost Your Memory, and Kick-Start Your Metabolism
Cold season is officially upon us. If you’re worried about getting sick right before the holidays, fear not. You probably already have a...
Leslie Garske
Jan 3, 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
STUCK IN THE FIGHT: OBSTACLES TO MOVING ON AFTER A HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE
If you're feeling isolated, know that there are many ways to reclaim connection. If you find yourself stuck in a challenging divorce due...
Leslie Garske
Dec 20, 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
9 Sleep & Wellness Gifts For Those Serious About Self-Care
Who else is still stressed from 2020? Sure, it’s been nearly two years since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, but the world is still...
Leslie Garske
Dec 6, 20211 min read
18 Things to Do When You're Feeling Lonely, According to Experts
If you're feeling isolated, know that there are many ways to reclaim connection. You could say this world is more connected than it's...
Leslie Garske
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Divorce During the Holidays: 3 Survival Tips For Your Separation
The holidays are a time for loved ones, family, and friends. If you are presently experiencing marriage separation or divorce during the...
Leslie Garske
Nov 16, 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
4 WAYS TO RESPOND TO GASLIGHTING
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that someone uses on you to gain control in a partnership, which could be with a...
Leslie Garske
Oct 14, 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
These Five Super Easy Steps Are All You Need to Create a Budget
Every money guide you’ve ever read tells you to create a budget, so why haven’t you done it yet? Most people think that budgeting is too...
Leslie Garske
Oct 7, 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
Tips For Surviving Divorce Emotionally
Anyone that has ever gone through a divorce is well aware of how a rollercoaster of emotions it can be. There could be feelings of hate...
Leslie Garske
Sep 30, 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
Ask Leslie: What does divorce mean to my finances?
Spouses and parents usually know more than anyone else what is best for their family. Choosing to mediate can save conflict, contention,...
Leslie Garske
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Vocational Evaluation: Going Back Into the Workforce After Divorce
A conversation with Margot Burns, MS, CRC, CLCP, Margot Burns & Associates. https://margotburnsassoc.com/ 303-489-9590
Leslie Garske
Sep 9, 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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