You worked hard to get here. You built the business. Advanced in your career. Took risks. Made difficult decisions. Became the person others rely …
Getting There
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
FOR YOUR LIFE JOURNEY
Starting Over
Divorce is not only a legal transition – it is a financial identity transition.
Suddenly, decisions that were once made as a couple belong solely to you.
When We Becomes Me
There are few life transitions more profound than losing a spouse.
In an instant, life changes in ways that extend far beyond grief. This was my journey!
The Common Thread in Every New Beginning
Every Transition Has a Story:
Over the coming weeks, we will offer a 5-part series titled “Women in Transition: Rebuilding Financial Confidence After Change.” Over the course of this series, we will explore some of life’s most significant transitions.
AI, Uncertainty, and the Importance of Financial Planning
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the economy in ways both visible and difficult to measure. Over the past several years, and most recently in our April Economic and Market Review video, we have been discussing the impact of AI with clients. These conversations often include the growing concentration within the S&P 500 among companies investing heavily in AI infrastructure, the unknown implications of future productivity gains, and the uncertainty surrounding long-term employment and career longevity.
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.
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.
7 Tips for Navigating Loss During the Holidays
For those that have experienced loss, the holidays can be a tough time. Mourning a spouse, child, other family member, or even a pet can make it difficult to get through what should is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”. Dr. Moira Somers, a neuropsychologist and leading practitioner in the field…
A Personal Thanksgiving Story
The impact of direct giving. Like many students, Esther faced the dual challenge of maintaining her grades and securing enough funds to meet her educational expenses. To help pay her way through college, Esther took up house cleaning. During this phase of her life, she encountered a unique expression of generosity that deeply influenced her…