“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch Have you ever dreamed of taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip—perhaps to Africa, Southeast Asia, or the Mediterranean—only to realize no one could (or wanted to) go with you? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Traveling solo can feel intimidating at […]
As a Certified Financial Planner for the past 35 years, I have assisted hundreds of women in addressing their financial challenges and conquering the fears that accompany them. I can assure you that regardless of the financial issue you are facing, there is always a solution and a plan available. Let’s face it—many women unknowingly
Money influences every aspect of our lives: where we live, what we eat, our friendships, where our children go to school, and, of course, whether we can retire to a life we love one day. It also grants us freedom and the opportunity to make a difference in the world. At one point in my
My husband, Mark, retired after 42 years with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It’s been an amazing experience, and the DSO will continue to play an important role in our lives. Still, his paycheck and benefits have stopped, and we must coordinate health insurance, pensions, and Social Security. Problem? He is only 60! In addition, we
Ever wonder why 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. We also know that when new wealth is created in families, there is a 90% probability that all the wealth will be
“I like the impossible because there’s less competition.” – Walt Disney You may be familiar with the movie “The Secret,” and the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Both are based on the Law of Attraction and the idea that “Thoughts are things, and we get what we focus on.” I read Think and
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
