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 […]
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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.
