Several years ago, Smart Women’s Empowerment had a survey asking women, “What’s the single biggest challenge holding you back from living your perfect life?” The results were fascinating. Money was number one, followed by Confidence, and Clarity. This tells me that although women need help with these topics, they don’t know where to start. In …
When my husband and I first got married over three decades ago, I remember how difficult it was to talk to him about money. We were so different. Often, when I would bring up an idea for something that I wanted to do that involved money, he seemed to shut me down. I would react …
If you are 55 and older, you are probably asking yourself some questions like: There are many more questions to address, but these are some of the most frequently asked by the women I work with. This is why I have been helping women over the last 35 years create retirement income plans that addresses …
“The fear of dying has been replaced by the fear of living too long.” ~ Jon Zidan When I talk to people about their retirement, the #1 concern they share with me is outliving their assets. As we know, the fear of dying has been replaced by the fear of living too long. Put another …
According to a recent Federal Reserve Board study, a full 1/3 of those who retire eventually reverse retirement and return to work on either a full or part-time basis. With the recent market volatility and increased inflation, I believe for most women 60+, the new retirement solution will be a combination of working, learning, and sharing with …
There are OVER 76 million baby boomers who are pondering how they will create income to take them through the third stage of their lives without running out. Times have changed since I first started my career as a financial advisor in 1987. That was 35 years ago, and back then, the consensus was that …
Well, it has finally happened! The stock market has taken that dreaded correction. So far this year, the S&P is down 15%, the Dow is down 11% and the Tech-heavy NASDAQ is down 24%. I’m so glad to be focusing this month’s theme on growing and protecting your portfolio in a turbulent market, because this is the worst …
Legacy is more than money — it’s what people think, feel and remember when they speak or hear your name. In addition, Legacy is one of the most difficult and important issues we all face because it has to do with our existence and answers these three important questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Have I made a difference? …
Ever wonder why it is that 70% of lottery winners squander away their winnings within a few years? When you hear this, what comes to mind? Is it, “I’d never do that.” Really? Not so fast.
Many of you know that the book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, changed my life. I found it during one of the darkest times in my life, and I learned about the idea that “thoughts are things” and that “we get what we focus on.”
