Reviewing Your Estate
IT'S ANOTHER NEW YEAR and if you’re like me, resolutions have slowly, or quickly, been broken. But here’s a resolution that you should...
Flooding: When It Rains It Pours
When you live in the Pacific Northwest – you’re used to rain. Learning to tolerate the down pours outside is one thing, but dealing with...
So You're Saving for Retirement - Now what?
When discussing retirement, there are dozens of questions you can ask yourself. Do you want immediate access to your money or do you want...
Starting the Discussion
The holiday season is upon us (where did this year go?) It is a very interesting time of year for those of us in the practice of elder...
Cyber Security is Serious Business
We’ve seen the headlines dominate the news – hackers attack Target, Sony Pictures, Premera Blue Cross, Home Depot – the list goes on and...
Create Your Own Personal Pension? Not as Crazy as it Sounds.
First came pensions, or defined benefit plans, with their guaranteed income for life; then came 401(k)s with their focus on growth from...
Easier Than a Root Canal
One of my clients, after signing her estate documents, said, “I was at the dentist last week, and this was easier than my root canal.”...
Natural and Neutral
For me, the holidays are not complete without the festive decorations of the season. And as much as I love to shop and see the stores...
Five Common Myths of Car Insurance
Car insurance can get complicated. Different states have different requirements and that can make things confusing. So, how do you know...
You've Saved Your Money - Ensure You Have it When You Need it
Saving for retirement is a goal that most people share. But what about the second part of the equation—using your income in retirement?...
