by Nanette Duffey | May 30, 2023 | Insights, Legal Documents
You’ve heard of an advance directive, which puts into writing your wishes should you become incapacitated or unable to communicate your healthcare treatments of choice, but have you heard of a psychiatric advance directive (PAD)? A PAD is similar and is meant for...
by Nanette Duffey | May 18, 2023 | Insights, Legal Documents
Towering many feet up in the air, peering over the edge with her toes curled tightly around the rock a diver nervously looks over the edge. She fears the dive, but jumps first, and splashes down in the water. Now, with palms sweating and knees shaking, it’s your turn...
by Nanette Duffey | May 8, 2023 | Financial Partners, Insights
As an adult caring for aging parents and other beloved ones, there, unfortunately, comes a time when difficult and often contentious decisions need to be made in the form of accepting help. You believe Mom is continuing to slow down with everyday tasks becoming...
by Nanette Duffey | May 1, 2023 | Insights, Legal Documents
No matter your age, every adult, including yourself, needs to think about end-of-life planning. Far too often, men and women are left picking up the pieces after the unexpected death of their spouse in their 40’s and 50’s and are grieving while trying to make funeral...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 11, 2023 | Insights, Investments
When it comes to finding your financial footing, understanding a few key concepts and terms goes a long way to promoting literacy and inspiring confidence in knowing how to handle one’s money. Let’s take Claire’s story for some perspective, and you might identify with...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 3, 2023 | Credit Reports and Scores, Insights, Insurance, Investments, Spending
The greatest way to gain financial freedom is through increased financial literacy. What is financial freedom? An aspirational concept, defining financial freedom differs from person to person frequently depending on one’s perspective and lifestyle. Despite that, a...