by Kay Dee Cole | Sep 1, 2022 | Financial Planning
This month’s trivia question touches on the psychology of money, which is always top of mind here at Clarity. (You can read about our thoughts on Money Scripts here and here). That brings us to this month’s trivia question: What percentage of Americans...
by Kay Dee Cole | Sep 1, 2022 | Financial Planning
The sandwich generation. Such an odd little phrase we’ve created for a very common situation in which people find themselves. You’ve probably heard of it, but here’s a quick refresher. The sandwich generation refers to people who are “sandwiched” between two...
by Kay Dee Cole | Aug 25, 2022 | Financial Planning
It’s a fact of life – all people age. Yet so many of us feel unprepared for the time when our aging parents become dependent on us. So many needs and capabilities change due to their age. It can be difficult for you and them to accept that they may need extra...
by Kay Dee Cole | Aug 18, 2022 | Decision Making, Estate Planning
I remember when I noticed that something was changing with my dad. He didn’t seem to remember things he knew how to do all his life. He had a specific way to start a fire in our fireplace. Very methodical in how he placed the newspaper and the kindling. He started...
by Kay Dee Cole | Aug 11, 2022 | Financial Planning, Organizing Your Finances
We all have different ways of thinking about money. Some of us are penny-pinchers, always looking to save some extra change whenever we get the chance. Others of us see money as a means to an end – it’s a way to enjoy life and keep up with the latest trends. Others...
