The November personal finance newsletter is now available. It includes all the updates on 2012 IRA and retirement plan contribution limits, plus the 2012 social security and medicare figures. In addition, we cover the importance of long term care planning for women and information on a free … [Read more...]
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Achieving Financial Goals as Individuals and a Couple
Making sound financial decisions is challenging enough when it’s just you – one person deciding on what’s best for his or her short-term and long-term goals. But add in a spouse, and the choices multiply! You now have two more sets of goals – your spouse’s and your combined goals as a couple. … [Read more...]
Long Term Care is a Woman’s Issue
I just read a great article in the Journal of Financial Planning about the "Double Jeopardy" women face with long-term care. Written by Mary Quist-Newins with American College, she succinctly describes the increased risks women face as both caregivers and receivers in planning for … [Read more...]
Women & Money Seminar
I'll be speaking to the Southlake Chamber of Commerce WIN (Women in Networking) meeting at 11:30 am on Wednesday, August 26. Women have unique opportunities and challenges with money! Women tend to live longer and earn less than men, but according to some recent studies may actually be better … [Read more...]