Are you struggling with how to help an aging parent? Sometimes the changes are subtle. A forgotten conversation, less attention to detail, struggling with an everyday task – who hasn’t walked into a room and forgotten why they came? It can be difficult to recognize and know when to truly worry and step in with our aging parents. With the holidays still fresh in your minds, you may have seen some warning signs that it’s time to assist a family member.
Capital markets have rewarded investors over the long term, and having an investment approach you can stick with—especially during tough times—may better prepare you for the next crisis and its aftermath.
Did you participate in the healthcare marketplace but did not sign up for premium credits? Perhaps you were unsure of your income and preferred to receive a refund at tax time rather than an unpleasant bill.
I often hear client stories that go something like this… I got my first job when I was 12. I had a paper route and rode my bike in the wee hours of the morning to deliver the papers to the neighborhood. My parents were very frugal and insisted that I start saving some of my small wages. And so from that day forward, I have been a saver. I’ve had my ups and downs…