During a client meeting in our office last week, we talked about how they – parents of young adult kids (in their 20s and young 30s) – could help the kids get onto a sturdier financial footing without killing their own initiative or enabling them. We’ve written about this a lot, but it’s always worth repeating […]
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Smart Beneficiary Choices Can Save Your Heirs Thousands
I just wanted to share a quick story showing how picking the right beneficiaries for your retirement and other accounts can save your family and heirs thousands of dollars. We recently met with one of our clients, Brenda*, who has two grown children she wants to inherit her assets. Brenda also wants a portion of […]
Thinking Of A Life Care Community?
We took time out last week to visit John Knox Village (JKV), a Life Plan Community located to our south in Pompano Beach, Florida. As many of you may know, JKV is situated on 70 acres between Ft Lauderdale and Boca Raton, and celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Mari has been visiting clients who […]
Is It Phishing? Or Is It For Real? Hard To Know For Sure
A reader of our blog recently sent us an email asking if a message he received from a broker was legitimate or whether it was a phishing expedition. He was following up on a couple of previous blog stories we did on phishing emails and wanted some guidance. He received what seemed like a legitimate […]
Retiring In Florida: Here’s What It Really Costs To Live The Dream In 3 Different Cities
Florida is one of the best places to retire in America. But how much does it really cost for a dream retirement in the Sunshine State? We just collaborated with journalist Hillary Hoffower of Business Insider to calculate what the typical retiree really needs to stake out their place in the sun. The rules? Our […]
What Color Is Your Financial Future: Red, Yellow, Or Green?
Picture this: we’re meeting with clients in our conference room. Last time we put their retirement scenarios to the test, the results weren’t good. They had less than a 50% probability of making their money last. We coach them on what it will take to win the retirement challenge, and have them set a new […]
A Tough Decision: To Age In Place Or Not?
We’re having a conversation with our widowed client Betty and her daughter Karen (names have been changed) about whether she plans to stay in her home or start looking into independent living communities. It’s a tough decision, and one that comes with more than its share of emotional baggage. Our expertise, of course, is weighing […]
When YOUR Long-Term Care Premiums Start Climbing, Will YOU Know What To Do?
If you’re the owner of a long-term care insurance policy, you’ve probably learned that premiums can (unfortunately) go up over time. But when you’re confronted with a big increase, do you know what your options are? Here’s a real life example we’re facing in our office. We’ve been helping a client who just found out […]
Real Client Advice: Your Teenager Got A Job? Here’s How To Start Them On The Road To Riches
We talked to one of our clients, a busy mom with three kids, earlier this month. She told us her teenage daughter has a part-time job, and wanted tips on the best ways for her to save some of her earnings. Here’s the advice we gave her: The Roth wins, hands down. For most teenagers, […]
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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.
