You’ve probably run across articles about phased retirement, a fairly new approach to entering the retirement years without ripping off the band-aid all at once. There are many reasons one might choose this option. Here are just a few: Gradual Transition: Phased retirement allows individuals to ease into retirement by reducing their working hours gradually, […]

Since 2020, the U.S. has seen a record number of new businesses become a reality – over 4.4 million to be exact. And who is leading the charge? GenX. Well, GenX women to be exact. Data from the U.S. Census has found that “the average age of entrepreneurs is 42, with those leading the fastest-growing […]

We’ve talked about the benefits of women in politics. Now let’s talk about how we can help them get there. As we all know, money talks. But where is all that money going? First, before you donate, here are a few things to consider: Research the Campaign: Before donating, thoroughly research the campaign. Look into […]

If you’ve been avoiding the news for the last – well – 5 to 10 years, I don’t blame you. It sometimes feels like a constant bombardment that seems to be going from bad to worse and that can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Now, we get to throw in a presidential election […]

I don’t know about you, but about mid-August, I start feeling like the summer vacation is over and it’s time to buckle down again. And it’s not something I’m always happy about. Like many people, I spend my summer balancing work and play, but when fall starts peeking over my calendar pages, I know it’s […]

I live in the beautiful state of Colorado. We have the mountains, we have the rivers, we have the breweries. We also have outrageous home prices. The June 2024 Rocket Homes Housing Market Report published that the median sold price in Denver, CO was $619,194. I don’t know if this makes you feel better or […]

We’ve touched on long-term care options in the past, but I’d like to dig into one option in particular: lump sum or paid-in-full options. But first I’m going to stray off topic for a moment and talk about inheritance. Why? Because many women might be about to come into some money. According to a 2024 […]

If you look around at your family and friends, you might notice an increasing trend: more and more people are choosing to stay single. This is especially true for women. According to Yahoo Finance, “Nearly 118 million Americans, or about 46% of those over 18 years old, are single, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But […]

There is constant buzz out in the world about legacy planning: How much do you want to leave your heirs? How you should do it so they don’t get slammed with taxes? How can you set up your estate plan in a way that they spend the inheritance responsibly? However, there’s less talk about this […]