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Insurance When You Marry After 40
With people marrying later in life these days, coverage has become even more important. Provided by Kristin Hershey When you marry, you buy life insurance. Right? You buy it out of consideration for your spouse, and also realize that in the event of either your...
End-of-the-Year Money Moves -2021
Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021. Provided by Kristin Hershey What has changed for you in 2021? For some, this year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. ...
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Regular screenings and annual check-ups are essential for early detection. Provided by Hershey Financial Group, LLC October brings to mind the beauty of the leaves changing colors and a time to enjoy the colder weather. But October also holds another meaning for...
Distracted America
Consumer habits are changing as we spend more time at home. Provided by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Over the last year, many have seen their lives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ways in which we work, live, and communicate have drastically changed, to say...
401(k) Millionaires
What does this mean for your overall retirement strategy? Provided by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Your workplace retirement account can play a critical role in your overall retirement strategy. However, some have gone further with the accounts than others,...
The Need for Power of Attorney
POAs and other advanced directives are becoming more important. Provided by Hershey Financial Group, LLC The point of the POA. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an individual is...
FAFSA Simplification Act
Learn how legislative changes can help you finance your loved one’s education. Provided by Hershey Financial Group, LLC As a parent or grandparent, you know firsthand the challenges of funding a child’s education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)...
Ways to Fund Special Needs Trusts
A look at the different choices & strategies. Provided by Kristin Hershey If you have a child with special needs, a trust may be a financial priority. There are many crucial goods and services that Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income might not pay for, and...
A 6.1% Bump in Social Security?
COLA and Social Security. Provided by Kristin Hershey The news keeps getting better for Social Security recipients. It's now projected that benefits will increase 6.1% in 2022, up from the 4.7% forecast just two months ago. That would be the most...
How COVID-19 Caused a “She-Cession”
Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic. Provided by Kristin Hershey Since the 1980s, unemployment rates have trended higher amongst men than women during a recession. In previous periods of economic downturn, this made sense....