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 […]
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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.
Quote Of The Week: Amazing Advances In Life Expectancies
“Four million years of evolution extended average life expectancies by 11 years. But over the last 120 years alone, we’ve extended life expectancies on this planet by an additional 40 to 42 years. We sometimes forget that 50% or more of all economic growth in the world can be attributed to public health and medical […]
Women: Here’s How To Protect Your Credit During The Pandemic
Millions of Americans are concerned about protecting their credit during the coronavirus pandemic, and especially women. We’re all affected by the coronavirus pandemic. But some are facing greater financial challenges as they wait for the economy to rebound. Almost 90 million Americans are worried about their credit scores and whether they will be damaged before […]
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About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Adam Financial Associates Inc, has been helping individuals and families chart their financial futures for twenty five years. Mari has appeared in publications such as Business Week, CBS MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Newsweek, and Money Magazine.
