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 […]
Florida Real Estate Holds Its Own During The Pandemic
We may be in the midst of a global pandemic, but life goes on. No surprise, then, that we have clients who are selling, building, buying, and refinancing homes across the state, despite COVID-19. Curious as to how Florida’s real estate market is weathering the pandemic? Here’s some highlights: Transactions are continuing day by day. […]
If We’re Barely Going Out, How Can We Be Spending More?
We may be sheltering at home, but apparently our wallet didn’t get the message. How on earth can our spending be higher if we’re barely leaving the house? While the vast majority of Americans do believe they have cut back on spending while social distancing, an estimated 58 million people admit to spending more money […]
Furlough Versus Layoff: What’s The Difference?
More than 22 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits over the last month, as scores of businesses scaled back their workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, some of our clients and their family members are among those suddenly sidelined. We’re helping them adjust to the new reality and make the financial accommodations called […]
What’s Worse Than Coronavirus? How About a Coronavirus Scam.
As if the spread of Coronavirus isn’t bad enough, clients need to be aware of the rapidly escalating number of Coronavirus scams. What scams are out there? The scams include websites selling fake products, and fake emails, texts and social media posts designed to steal your money and personal information. The emails and posts may […]
Ain’t That The Truth: Sometimes The Big Ideas of Financial Planning Can Be Found On A Cocktail Napkin
The greatest wisdom can sometimes be found on a cocktail napkin. Who can disagree with this saying, shared on Twitter by @WomenWhoMoney?
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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.
