Monday we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King JR. When I look at our calendar, there are not a lot of people who get a whole holiday to be celebrated. When I look at the common thread among those that get a whole day to be celebrated, whether it be Presidents,...
COVID-19 hampered so many of our plans for 2020 that the promise and potential of a new year feel a bit more special this January 1st. But having a renewed excitement to take control of the things we can control and make real changes in our lives isn’t enough to make...
This article was originally published in the Kansas City Star on January 21, 2021 Usually, as we approach the end of the year, people start talking about “turning the page” and “putting last year in the rearview mirror.” But it’s likely that 2020 is going to stick...
When I am working with clients who are going through a big life change like the passing of a loved one, divorce, or retirement, there is a common feeling among them. This is not normal. Nothing feels normal. What is normal anyhow? And yet, they all talk about getting...
Great News! You have decided you want to spend some time in another country. There are a number of things to discuss with your financial planner to understand how the added expenses of traveling abroad fit within your annual budget, and whether your planned travels...
