We’ve curated a list of our favorite books for the 2025 season, perfect for reading on the beach, the porch, or anywhere the season takes you. We hope you discover something special—for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a fellow book lover.
You may be considering downsizing your home for a variety of reasons. Maybe you're now an "empty nester" and the space feels too large. Perhaps a significant portion of your equity is tied up in your home, and you'd like to access it to support your retirement lifestyle.
With so many credit cards out there, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. The best card for you depends on your lifestyle, spending habits, and credit profile. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution — but some cards will fit your needs better than others.
In October 2024, we hosted The G2 Webinar: Financial Building Blocks for Young Professionals. The event was very well attended and sparked some great questions from our audience. We recognize, however, that some of our valued clients and their adult children were unable to attend. We have summarized some key takeaways and actionable tips discussed during the webinar.
Major changes are coming to the real estate industry which will shift the way we have historically bought and sold homes. A powerful group, the National Association of Realtors has agreed to a rule change on how real estate agents are compensated which could be a big deal for homebuyers.
With January being designated as “Financial Wellness Month,” we encourage you to start the new year embracing new possibilities and setting financial goals as a first step in working toward a more secure financial future. It’s a great time to work on improving your financial health and to take a hard look at our financial habits. We have put together our checklist of Top 10 areas to focus on to identify your priorities, along with tips to help you kick-start your Financial Wellness program for 2024.
Given the rising cost of a college education, many grandparents and family members are looking to help contribute to education expenses for their grandchildren and relatives. While it is possible to pay tuition to universities directly and be exempt from gift taxes, this exemption only applies to tuition payments, and non-tuition expenses can comprise up to 50% of total expenses for college students.
Tis the season with approaching proms and graduations as important milestones in young people’s lives and a wonderful cause for celebration.
The death of a parent can be one of life’s most difficult experiences, at any age. During what may be an emotionally overwhelming time, there are often time-sensitive and practical matters to attend to.
One of the more difficult things in life is when you have to acknowledge that your relationship with your parents takes a twist and you become the caregiver.
With less than a month left in this calendar year, we want to remind you of a few last-minute financial moves that you might want to consider.
The end of summer brings saying “goodbye” to your young adult child heading off to college. You’re likely feeling a mix of emotions: exhaustion from the process, worrying about how your child will adjust and for some, uncertainty about the change in family dynamics.
Family vacation homes are a treasure for many of us, often providing fond memories for multiple generations. Successful planning for a vacation home requires thoughtful consideration of all of the interests of family members involved both now and in the future.
Many parents have now said “goodbye” to their young adult children heading off to college this fall. They’re likely feeling a mix of emotions, including just plain exhaustion from the process and continued worries about COVID-19
Most of us want to view our parents as healthy, strong and everlasting. As they age, it is inevitable that they will eventually require some form of senior living care to meet their changing needs. The best decisions are rarely made in an emergency situation..