Collecting Social Security in special cases
The most common Social Security benefit is for retirees, but there are other circumstances under which you can collect benefits.
Open enrollment deadlines for 2020 approaching
Don’t miss the deadlines for 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment. See this post for links to helpful information.
Understanding the true costs of senior care
Mike’s column discusses the true costs of in-home versus institutional care for seniors.
Data Breaches: Another Day, Another Hack
Learn a few things you can do when you’ve been or are at risk of a data breach.
Understanding Cash Flow is Essential for Financial Independence
Help yourself and your loved ones better understand their cash flow and spending habits. Justus’s article offers some great tips.
Financial planning website tips for navigating
Mike’s latest RJT article offers ideas for what to look for when visiting financial planning websites.
Rolling over retirement plan balances
Leaving an employer involves making decisions including what to do with retirement plan balances you’ve accumulated during your employment.
Knowing the difference between high- and lower-interest paying accounts
There are higher- and lower-interest paying accounts. Not knowing the difference could cost you money.
2018 FSG in review – celebrating our team
There were many celebrations for our team in 2018. Tami and Mike celebrated the weddings of two sons and a successful open heart surgery for Mike. Traci married her beau, Sam. Brittany earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™designation. We all celebrated the firm’s 35th anniversary. And the list goes on. Before fully settling into 2019, here’s…
An unexpected storm in the financial markets?
An Unexpected Storm in the Financial Markets? If a hurricane hit Wisconsin, we would all find it a shocking event. But if the same hurricane struck Florida, it wouldn’t really surprise us. Following similar logic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when the stock market occasionally experiences an unexpected storm and declines in value. Instead…