3 Ways to Raise Your Social Security Benefit

Wondering how to maximize your Social Security income? It’s not as difficult as you may believe. Here are three options almost anyone can do. Not so long ago, baby boomers viewed Social Security as a retirement program for old folks. High-earning boomers felt that...

Memorial Day 2023

Remember & Honor Those Who Have Served & Sacrificed for Our Freedoms! This is from the website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: The Origins of Memorial Day Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union...

The Stock Market vs. Stocks in the Market

The collapse of First Republic Bank is a harsh reminder that any stock can go to zero, no matter how established a company is, or how loyal and wealthy its customers are. The failure of what many considered to be a rock-solid regional bank should serve as powerful...

4 Common Elder Scams: How to Stay Safe and Fight Back

Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem with millions falling victim to a scam every year. Know the common signs that signal trickery—and what to do if you or a loved one is being scammed. Over two million elderly people are known to fall victim to elder fraud...

Avoiding Identity Theft

Tips for you and your clients to protect against identity theft. Identity theft is a serious crime, one that affects millions of Americans each year according to statistics published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Identity theft occurs when someone steals your...