Written by Chris O’Shea Tips to help maximize your Social Security benefits If you are nearing retirement, you’re likely wondering when you should claim Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, there’s no exact answer because everyone’s situation is different. However, you can think the decision through and come up with a number that fits you. Here are...Read More

Featured in Savvy Money Daily – Authored by Chris O’Shea Savvy tips for improving financial health! April is Financial Literacy Month. It’s a good time to reset your money mindset and get back to basics. Here are some budgeting tips for you to ring in the month. Make it Automatic Instead of relying on yourself...Read More

If the crazy swings in the market these past several months have taught us one thing, it is to have some of your retirement savings invested in something that does not lose value. The tried-and-true Term Certificate is a great example of a more stable place to keep your savings, and rates are up. An IRA...Read More

Are you looking ahead to retirement? To relaxing and doing all those things you don’t have time to do now? In retirement, you will have lots more time to do what you love and hopefully less expenses; but you will also have less income. Plan ahead! When you are ready to retire, you want your finances to...Read More