Almost every time I write a nursing home-related piece, I receive a comment or three that sounds something like this: “Is there a way to plan so that I don’t ever have to set foot in a nursing home? It’s that smell!” Before I address the underlying question, allow me to share your concern. I get it. There is a certain …
Life is fraught with danger; everybody knows this. When we take a closer look at one particular slice of life, retirement, we begin to see more clearly what those risks are. This recognition allows us to begin hedging against risks as best we can, through prudent planning. Before we get started, we must first agree on the desired outcome of …
This year’s Rise Against Hunger® meal packing event was another huge success! We were able to pack 20,000 meals in about an hour and a half, which was record time not only for us, but it was the quickest time the rep from Rise Against Hunger® has ever been part of. We definitely couldn’t do this event without the help …
Liz Kirkby Client Relationship Manager Liz is a native Utah girl, although she has spent many years living in California and Nevada as well. She received her Bachelors in Math Education from BYU and is currently working on a Masters in Management and Leadership. Liz currently lives in Saratoga Spring and has 6 children. She enjoys singing karaoke, eating chocolate, …
Holly Smith Office Manager Holly is from Utah and Idaho and calls both of them home. She is married to Brady and they have 3 sons, 1 daughter in law, and 2 perfect grandkids. Holly’s favorite nick name is Nana, of course. Holly and her family love the outdoors and are always planning the next road trip, which usually involves …
ELEVATED INSIDER It’s a running joke in our office that I can’t resist an opportunity to talk about how much I love summer. Therefore, I won’t tell you how much I love summer. I just won’t do it here. That said, here we are. As I sit down to gather my thoughts I’m reminded of a few obvious realities: life …
ELEVATED INSIDER As a kid I longed for summer – no school, no homework, no set schedules. Just long days full of sunshine and games with friends. Now, as a parent, summer seems to be one of the busiest times of the year! My wife, Erika, and I like to take advantage of the kids break from school and fill …
In a recent meeting with a family we serve, the conversation – as it often does – turned to Social Security. The question was, once again, whether it was best to begin receiving Social Security benefits at age 62 or wait until age 66 and 6 months, their Full Retirement Age (FRA) with Social Security. I was reminded how important …
Retirement means something a bit different to everyone. To some, it’s a financial finish line. To others, retirement represents a transition from paid work to volunteer work. Whatever it means to you and those close to you, retirement happens, whether by choice or by force. As a person nears ‘retirement age’ a litany of decisions arise that must be carefully …
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