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Talking to your Aging Parents about Finances
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on May 2nd, 2022
For many families, finances are rarely discussed in detail, even as children mature into adulthood. But as your parents' age, especially if they live into their 80s and 90s, there's a chance that they may lose their cognitive function and be less capable of managing various tasks. This can be upsetting for some parents and they may try to fight it, or deny that it’s happening.
How Do I Know if a Financial Professional is the Right Fit?
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on April 26th, 2022
How do you know if your financial professional is the right person to manage your life savings? It’s an important decision and choosing the person (or team) that will help you pursue your financial goals can be tough. It pays to shop around to find the right professional for you and your family. Here are some tips to see if a financial professional is a good fit.
Leave your Legacy through Planned Giving
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on April 19th, 2022
There comes a point in life where you want to begin sharing or gifting all the things you’ve collected over the years—stories, wisdom, financial wealth. And unlike the Ancient Egyptians believed, you cannot take your worldly goods with you when your light goes out. You can share your stories wisdom in a manifesto or through funny tales to your family, but what about the money?
The New Normal Retirement
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on April 12th, 2022Thinking of Filing for a Tax Extension? Here's What You Should Know
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on April 5th, 2022
Unlike the summer family reunion and work meetings, you can always count on a few specific dates every year. Days like birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and Tax Day. But even if April 18th is hardwired into your brain and calendar, sometimes it makes more sense to file for an extension instead of the tax deadline.
Financial Literacy for Children
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on March 29th, 2022
In a recent survey by JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy, only 26 percent of those between the ages of 13-21 said that they had been taught how to manage money. Yet, when they turn 18, kids are signing contracts for student loans, opening credit card accounts, and in many instances, living away from home with little financial guidance available.
How do I Start Planning for Retirement?
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on March 25th, 2022Thinking of Filing for a Tax Extension? Here's What You Should Know
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on March 15th, 2022
Unlike the summer family reunion and work meetings, you can always count on a few specific dates every year. Days like birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and Tax Day. But even if April 18th is hardwired into your brain and calendar, sometimes it makes more sense to file for an extension instead of the tax deadline.
Easy Tips to Take Time Off Taxes
Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on March 8th, 2022
It’s that time of year again. And though tax time should be no surprise, many Americans file for tax extensions. Whether you hire a tax professional to file for you or file on your own, you’re going to need to get organized to meet the April 18th deadline. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track so you can stress less and get your taxes filed by Tax Day.