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FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
FOR YOUR LIFE JOURNEY
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PERSONAL FINANCIAL GUIDES
AI, Uncertainty, and the Importance of Financial Planning
Designing Your Retirement
PART THREE:
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to volunteer on behalf of our professional association, The Financial Planning Association, at my local library.
Free financial planning sessions were offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We met for 30-minute sessions to answer whatever questions people had about their personal finances. All volunteers were kept busy.
The Emotions Behind Financial Planning
Every so often, a client says something that perfectly captures the emotional side of financial planning.
They recognize that their retirement plan needs growth over time. And yet, they are worried.
What Surprises People Most in the First Year of Retirement
PART TWO:
Many people expect retirement to feel like crossing the finish line after a long and demanding marathon, a well-earned exhale filled with rest, freedom, and rejuvenation.
But in our experience working with clients at Gates Pass Advisors, the emotional and personal phases of retirement can be more complex than expected.
Moving From Recognized Achievement to Retirement
PART ONE:
Rethinking Success: The Transition into Retirement.
A recent article in the WSJ, “Career and Leadership Newsletter”, written by Carol Hymowitz, caught my attention. It shared the story of a highly successful, driven woman who described her transition into retirement, not as a gradual slowing down, but as a shift prompted by unexpected health challenges, including fractures and a minor heart attack linked to anxiety.
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