Money and You

Outlook 2022 (Lakeside Chat 2-1-22)

February 1, 2022 | Topics: Video, Investing

For our February Lakeside Chat, we were joined by guest host Brian Levitt from Invesco sharing their 2022 Outlook.

The Importance of Having an Estate Plan (Lakeside Chat 12-1-21)

December 1, 2021 | Topics: Financial Planning, Video, Estate Planning, Recent Videos

This month we will be discussing the importance of having an estate plan; our host will be Attorney Adam Bartsch. He will be talking to us about the importance of having a plan in the event you become incapacitated or die.

What is Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance? (And When to Consider it)

November 11, 2021 | Topics: Recent Articles, Articles, Insurance

If you’re re-evaluating how much, and what types, of insurance you need in 2022 and beyond, you are not alone. The global pandemic brought many topics to the foreground that were often being pushed aside in the past and finding the right insurance coverage was a big one. While you may be focusing on healthcare insurance options, don’t forget to evaluate your life and long-term care insurance options too, no matter what age you are. 

Healthcare in Retirement (Lakeside Chat 10-6-21)

October 6, 2021 | Topics: Retirement Planning, Video, Recent Videos

Our October Lakeside Chat featured guest expert Valerie Mariani from Fidelity Institutional. She is a Sr. Regional Investment Consultant, and has been with Fidelity for 17 years. She provided insight on Medicare and healthcare in general during retirement. 

3 Year-End Tax Strategies for 2021 to Keep Your Financial Plan on Track

September 9, 2021 | Topics: Recent Articles, Financial Planning, Taxes

The year 2021 is fast coming to an end, but there is still time to make smart moves to maximize your savings and minimize your tax bill next spring. While your situation at this point in time will vary from your neighbor’s or colleagues', here are three year-end tax strategies that can help you no matter what your life stage or current situation.

2021 Midyear Outlook (Lakeside Chat 7-14-21)

July 14, 2021 | Topics: Financial Planning, Video, Recent Videos

For our next Lakeside Chat, we're proudly presenting LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2021 with investment insights and market guidance for the rest of 2021. Adam walks through the Midyear Outlook 2021 publication for a comprehensive presentation on the markets and the global economy – and the opportunities and challenges that may lie ahead.

Small Business Owners: How to Chart Your Course to a Spectacular Retirement

There’s a myth out there that most owners of small businesses and startups are younger people. In fact, the opposite is true: Most business owners are age 55 and over. 

That reality can turn what are usually the peak earning and retirement savings years from your late 40s to late 50s into something more akin to watching " The Perils of Pauline." But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s look at how to avoid common perils and chart your course to the retirement you want while continuing to concentrate on the ongoing needs of your small business.

Safe Traveling (Lakeside Chats 6-2-21)

June 2, 2021 | Topics: Community_NY-VT, Video, Recent Videos

After over a year of sticking close to home, some (if not all) of us, are wondering if it’s finally time to get away again. And more importantly, how can we do that in a safe manner with so many places following different guidelines?

Is Now the Right Time to Make a Major Financial Move?

You take comfort in knowing your financial plan is designed to help you advance steadily toward your long-term goals — and to flex as your situation and goals change. But during 2020 and 2021, everything changed. So, let’s look at how to decide whether now is the right time for you to make a major financial move.