It takes a lot of courage to move forward with a life-changing financial decision in the midst of the pandemic. But many young consumers are doing just that. They are forging ahead with their very first home purchase in one of the most uncertain economic climates we’ve ever experienced. In fact, Client Associate Scott Weigel, whom […]
Women, Everything You Think You Know About Picking A Mentor Might Just Be … Wrong
Want to move ahead in your career? You’ve probably heard more than once why you should work with a mentor who can guide you up the career ladder and share the dos-and-don’ts of success. One-half of all professional women use a mentor An overwhelming majority of American workers would agree that mentorship is an important […]
Follow Your Values: Tackling Gender, Diversity & Executive Pay Through Your Investments
If you think socially responsible investing is just about hugging trees, think again. Socially responsible investing has evolved. Now often called ESG, sustainable, or impact investing (ESG stands for environmental, social and governance), socially-aware investing has moved far beyond its early roots. While ESG investing often does spotlight traditional environmental issues like climate change, fossil fuels, and renewable […]
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day holiday! Our offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for the holiday. Take care, and enjoy your weekend celebrating our nation’s independence with your friends and family! Let us know if we can help you on the path to financial independence. We’ll work with you to create a road map to a […]
World Traveler Sets Her Sites on New Retirement Adventure And Career #4
Introduction: There is nothing more inspirational or powerful than watching a woman transform her life to create new opportunities and possibilities for herself. As we approach July 4 and the celebration of our nation’s Independence, join with us in celebrating some of these women as they share their stories – in their own words – […]
Been Putting Off Your Estate Planning? Now Is A Good Time To Get It Done.
Have you been putting off your estate planning? Many people have. Less than one-half of all adults have drafted a Will. Many families with young children have no instructions in place for who should step in as guardian if something happens to them. Without your own estate plan, state laws and probate courts will make key […]
Quote Of The Week: The Risk Of Surrendering To Cash
“While it might feel safer going to cash when markets are volatile, cash positions don’t work like they used to. If you went to cash during the 1987 stock-market crash, you were still making 4.75% to 5.5% interest. If you had gone to cash in the dot-com crash you were making around the same—3.5% to […]
How I Launched A Totally New Career & Became An Entrepreneur In My 60s
Introduction: There is nothing more inspirational or powerful than watching a woman transform her life to create new opportunities and possibilities for herself. As we approach July 4 and the celebration of our nation’s Independence, join with us in celebrating some of these women as they share their stories – in their own words – […]
Investing In The U.S. Only? That Could Be A Big Mistake.
Are your top investments only in the U.S.? If you’re a U.S.-based investor, it’s normal to want to concentrate your investments in U.S. companies. After all, that’s where you live and work, and U.S. companies have dominated the international competition over the past few years. But if you invest exclusively in the U.S., or neglect […]
Self-Employed? Don’t Miss This Opportunity To Slash Your Taxes Before The Deadline
We’re always glad to get the word out about amazing opportunities to cut your tax bill and beef up your retirement savings at the same time. So thank you to Brett Arends of MarketWatch for asking us to chime in on how self-employed people can save money by setting up their own retirement plans. In his […]
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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.
