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Beyond Returns: How Financial Planning Transforms Lives in the Face of Terminal Illness

December 12, 2023 Insights

Financial planning often elicits ideas of investment strategies and maximizing returns. However, its true essence is revealed in moments that demand compassion, empathy, and support beyond mere financial gain. Recently, I encountered a poignant scenario that underscored the profound impact of financial planning in the face of life-altering circumstances. A nurse, grappling with a terminal diagnosis, entrusted us with the daunting task of navigating her financial landscape. In this instance, the traditional metrics of investment portfolios took a backseat to addressing immediate needs and securing her future, whatever it might hold.

10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments

August 8, 2023 Social Security

If you are looking to maximize your Social Security retirement benefits, here are 10 ways to do so, with commentary from our associate advisor, Leah Woodly.

Will Social Security be there When I Retire?

July 25, 2023 Social Security

With the state of the economy, there are many concerns regarding the sustainability of Social Security. We've had countless nurses and other health care professionals tell us that they don't believe they can count on Social Security when they retire. The Social Security debate has been going on for decades, and while the pandemic showed us that anything can happen, we believe Social Security is here to stay.

The New SAVE Plan and Different Student Loan Repayment Options for Nurses and Other Public Service Professionals

July 8, 2023 Student Loans

Unless you’ve been living your best, unbothered life on a remote island in Bali, then you know, the Supreme Court made the decision to block the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan. This plan would have permitted the discharge of up to $20,000 of federal student loans for approved applicants. The ruling, which was issued on June 30th, may have disrupted the plans of what the White House estimated to be $26 Million people2 who applied or were eligible for one-time debt relief. If you are one of those borrowers, here’s what you need to know about the new SAVE Repayment Plan and other Repayment Options to help you finally get rid of your student loans.

Should I Rollover My Old Company Retirement Plan?

June 2, 2023 Retirement Funding

Investing Outside of Retirement Accounts

May 29, 2023 Investment

Contributing to your employer-sponsored retirement plan is now a no-brainer. You’ve gotten settled with contributing and you are contributing enough to get your employer match. You feel like you should be doing more, but what does that look like? This is a common question we get, especially from young nurses. There is an urge to feel like you should be doing something else instead of just contributing to your 401(k).