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Social Security as a Safety Net?

By Kristen Edens | May 2, 2020 |

For those of us who have been paying into Social Security since the beginning of time (or, more accurately, when we got our first job at age 16), we put high hopes into the promise of social security as part of the trusted “three-legged stool” for our retirement. However, the trustworthiness and reliability of Social…

Where Do You Want to Be When You Retire?

By Kristen Edens | April 26, 2020

January 2020 opened with a lot of uncertainties; just like the opening of the previous decade. The 2010s saw a great deal of change personally, professionally, and financially—for most of us. Many of my own actions were proactive; others were reactive. Overall, the combined action resulted in positive growth. Perhaps you’ve experienced a similar degree…