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February 5, 2024
Aimee Hatlestad
5 Questions to Ask Yourself 5 Years Before ...

Is retirement on the horizon for you in the next five to ten years? It’s a goal that you’ve spent a lifetime working towards and with the finish line in sight, it's the perfect moment to fine-tune your plans to ensure your transition is as smooth as possible.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself 5 Years Before Retirement
November 6, 2023
Financial Planning
Aimee Hatlestad
Strategies for Making Sound Financial Decisions ...

Embracing a new job role? Learn the essentials of making strategic financial decisions during career transitions so your wallet keeps pace with your professional evolution.

Strategies for Making Sound Financial Decisions During Every Career Move
Aimee Hatlestad
July 17, 2023
Education Planning

Investing in Your Child's Future: Exploring Your Options for Your Child’s K-12 Education

Aimee Hatlestad
July 17, 2023
Education Planning
Investing in Your Child's Future: Exploring Your Options for Your Child’s K-12 Education

The quality of your child's K-12 education doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. Discover the financial dynamics of various schooling options and learn about smart strategies to fund this critical stage of your child's academic journey.

Aimee Hatlestad
July 3, 2023
Retirement Planning

Understanding IRMAA: Financial Considerations for High-Earning Medicare Members

Aimee Hatlestad
July 3, 2023
Retirement Planning
Understanding IRMAA: Financial Considerations for High-Earning Medicare Members

Are you retiring with a higher income than the average retiree? Learn how IRMAA can affect your retirement finances and what you can do to mitigate its impact.

Aimee Hatlestad
June 19, 2023
Financial Wellness

Taming the Money Monster: Strategies for Addressing Financial Anxiety

Aimee Hatlestad
June 19, 2023
Financial Wellness
Taming the Money Monster: Strategies for Addressing Financial Anxiety

Your relationship with money matters. Discover how to help improve your financial decision-making and boost your financial well-being.

Aimee Hatlestad
June 5, 2023
Retirement Planning

Retirement Income: Thinking Beyond Retirement Savings and Investing

Aimee Hatlestad
June 5, 2023
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income: Thinking Beyond Retirement Savings and Investing

Ensuring a steady income in retirement can be crucial for financial security and stability. Explore various approaches and strategies for generating sustainable income during your golden years.

Aimee Hatlestad
May 15, 2023
Lifestyle

How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Vacation

Aimee Hatlestad
May 15, 2023
Lifestyle
How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Vacation

Looking for a cost-effective way to unwind this summer? A staycation offers relaxation and adventure without breaking the bank.

Aimee Hatlestad
May 1, 2023
Financial Planning

Planning for the Costs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Aimee Hatlestad
May 1, 2023
Financial Planning
Planning for the Costs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Advanced financial planning for long-term Alzheimer's and dementia care can provide peace of mind and enable you to focus on what matters most – the well-being of your loved one.

Aimee Hatlestad
April 17, 2023
Financial Wellness

What Every Parent Should Know About Buying Their Teenager a Car

Aimee Hatlestad
April 17, 2023
Financial Wellness
What Every Parent Should Know About Buying Their Teenager a Car

It's a big decision to buy a car for your teenager, and it's important to weigh all the factors involved. Our latest article provides valuable insights on the financial and safety implications, setting a budget, and discussing the responsibilities of car ownership with your teen.

Aimee Hatlestad
April 12, 2023
Financial Planning

DIY Investors: The Myths of Control and the Realities of Risk

Aimee Hatlestad
April 12, 2023
Financial Planning
DIY Investors: The Myths of Control and the Realities of Risk

Mastering investing takes time and knowledge, but there's more to financial success. See how a financial advisor can provide valuable insight for your portfolio.

Aimee Hatlestad
April 3, 2023
Tax Planning

6 Strategies to Reduce Your Taxable Income and Potentially Lower Your Tax Bill

Aimee Hatlestad
April 3, 2023
Tax Planning
6 Strategies to Reduce Your Taxable Income and Potentially Lower Your Tax Bill

Implementing these tax strategies can help you keep more money in your pocket come tax time.

Aimee Hatlestad
March 6, 2023
Lifestyle

Making a Difference: How to Organize a Fundraiser for Your Cause

Aimee Hatlestad
March 6, 2023
Lifestyle
Making a Difference: How to Organize a Fundraiser for Your Cause

If you’re thinking of holding a fundraiser for a cause you care about, it’s important to get organized and plan ahead if you want your event to be a success.

Aimee Hatlestad
February 20, 2023
Financial Planning

A Windfall of Opportunities: How to Make Smart Choices with Sudden Money

Aimee Hatlestad
February 20, 2023
Financial Planning
A Windfall of Opportunities: How to Make Smart Choices with Sudden Money

Receiving a financial windfall, whether it's a surprise inheritance, a lottery win, or a legal settlement, can be both exciting and overwhelming. It's natural to feel a rush of emotion and to want to spend the money right away, but it's important to take a step back and think about how to be smart with your windfall.

Aimee Hatlestad
February 6, 2023
Retirement Planning

Opportunity Costs of Early and Late Retirement

Aimee Hatlestad
February 6, 2023
Retirement Planning
Opportunity Costs of Early and Late Retirement

To many, retiring early may seem like a dream come true, but it can come with its own set of challenges and drawbacks. On the other hand, retiring late also has its own unique pros and cons.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 16, 2023
Financial Planning, Estate Planning

Financial Planning in the Face of a Terminal Illness

Aimee Hatlestad
January 16, 2023
Financial Planning, Estate Planning
Financial Planning in the Face of a Terminal Illness

The job of financial planning is to help prepare your finances for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, even if one of those challenges is a terminal illness. Here’s guidance on steps you can take to get your affairs in order should you face that diagnosis.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 3, 2023
Retirement Planning

How to Know if It's Time to Downsize Your Home

Aimee Hatlestad
January 3, 2023
Retirement Planning
How to Know if It's Time to Downsize Your Home

The decision of whether or not to downsize their house is one that many retirees and pre-retirees face. And while you may be emotionally attached to the home where you raised your family, there are many benefits that downsizing can offer.

Aimee Hatlestad
January 2, 2023
Lifestyle

Embracing Uncertainty

Aimee Hatlestad
January 2, 2023
Lifestyle
Embracing Uncertainty

Are you so certain you know what lies ahead that you’re missing out on opportunities for growth, friendships, and positive change? Here’s how embracing uncertainty can create new possibilities in your life.

Aimee Hatlestad
December 22, 2022
Financial Planning

8 Financial Health Tips for 2023

Aimee Hatlestad
December 22, 2022
Financial Planning
8 Financial Health Tips for 2023

As we wrap up one year and prepare to head into the next, now is the time to reflect on how far you’ve progressed financially and plan ahead for where you’re going. It’s always a good idea to check in on the state of your finances heading into a new year; with so many unexpected changes, it’s even more important.

Aimee Hatlestad
December 19, 2022
Financial Wellness

How to Negotiate a Raise at Work

Aimee Hatlestad
December 19, 2022
Financial Wellness
How to Negotiate a Raise at Work

Asking for a raise without proper preparations isn’t likely to work, and it can even backfire on you. Here’s how to make a persuasive case and inspire the best possible outcome when negotiating a raise at work.

Aimee Hatlestad
December 12, 2022
Lifestyle

Helpful Tips to Develop and Practice Personal Resilience

Aimee Hatlestad
December 12, 2022
Lifestyle
Helpful Tips to Develop and Practice Personal Resilience

Life is unpredictable and can often throw many curveballs at us. Developing personal resilience is a way that we can come out the other side of adversity with a different view, and many times, more opportunity and success.

Aimee Hatlestad
November 21, 2022
Financial Wellness

How to Avoid Repeating the Money Mistakes of the Past

Aimee Hatlestad
November 21, 2022
Financial Wellness
How to Avoid Repeating the Money Mistakes of the Past

Whether you grew up wealthy, poor, or middle class, you learned your money beliefs from your family. Learn what to do to keep from repeating your parent's money mistakes.

Aimee Hatlestad
November 7, 2022
Retirement Planning

Reimagining Retirement in the 21st Century

Aimee Hatlestad
November 7, 2022
Retirement Planning
Reimagining Retirement in the 21st Century

Longer life expectancies and more flexible work options have made retiring in your early 60s less of a necessity than it was for generations past.

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