Thank you again to the Berger Institute at Claremont McKenna College for inviting me to talk to students last Friday about “10 Things Your Parents Never Taught You About Money (that you really need to know before you graduate).“ It’s always a lot of fun to meet with college students and hear what’s on their […]
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Quote Of The Week: Thinking About Long Term Care Needs
Have you thought about your future long-term care needs? Roughly half of all Americans age 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care services. “As you plan for retirement, one of your primary goals should be ensuring that you’ll have sufficient assets to live comfortably for several more decades. If you or a […]
4 Ways Women Can Stop COVID From Sidetracking Their Health, Wellness And Financial Plan
As a woman, I know how easy it is to put someone else’s needs ahead of my own. I think many women do it automatically when we have young kids at home, but it’s a pattern that often extends into the empty nest phase and even later years. There’s always an excuse. Maybe we’re too […]
3 Steps You Can Take For World Alzheimer’s Day
Monday, September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. If you’ve had friends or family members who have suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, that makes it a very meaningful day of the year. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Almost two-thirds of those affected are women. It is the […]
On The Road Again: 3 Things To Know About RV’ing And The Pandemic
Is the open road calling your name? It is for more than a few of our clients. Anxious to get out of the house, but not so keen on traveling by air or staying in a hotel, more people are giving in to the lure of RV’ing. Some of our clients have been RV aficionados […]
It’s Not Your Imagination. Pandemic Work Days ARE Getting Longer
Many of us are fortunate enough to be able to continue working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, far away from the potential perils of the daily commute on public transit or sharing a workplace with others. But there is a downside to working from home. If it feels like the workday is getting longer, it’s […]
Elderly Care in Times of Pandemic
We’re pleased to share with you a guest blog from our colleague Linda Ames Lyon, CFP®, MBA. Linda serves as Associate Advisor with Mercer Advisors in its Washington D.C. branch. She writes about the very personal journey she went through with her husband as they discovered her aging mother-in-law needed a higher level of care. […]
When Grown Kids Return To The Nest: Practical Parenting During The Pandemic
Sheltering-at-home has been tough on many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are lonely, some are bored, many miss seeing their grandkids, and more than a few have their hands full juggling work, childcare, medical concerns, and financial stress. That’s why I consider myself one of the lucky ones. For the last few years I’ve […]
8 Surprising Products People Most Want To Buy During The Pandemic
Surprise! Here are the 8 most unexpected products that people have wanted to buy during the pandemic.
About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ has helped hundreds of individuals and families build wealth and plan for a more secure financial future for over 30 years. Her advice has appeared in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Business Week, and CBS MarketWatch.
