We recently helped a widowed client navigate the heartbreaking process of getting her affairs in order after the untimely death of her husband. Naturally, these experiences leave us all a bit raw. So, when I saw these statistics, I was stopped in my tracks: 80% of men die married. 80% of women die single. And among those who live to …
As we round the corner into another fall season, I’m reminded of just how much change we continue to see in the world around us, from economic shifts, geopolitical uncertainties, political movements, market dynamics, and more. It’s a very unique time, and for many retirees or those preparing for retirement, that dynamism can feel like instability. But alongside this movement …
If you enjoy cooking or baking, you know the satisfaction of preparing a cherished family recipe just right. Maybe it’s your grandmother’s apple pie at Thanksgiving or the signature side dish that makes Christmas dinner complete. But imagine the disappointment of forgetting an ingredient or misjudging the baking time—what comes out of the oven might look familiar, but it won’t …
Is Now a Good Time to Retire? Here’s How to Decide Whenever someone says, “This time it’s different,” most of us instinctively raise an eyebrow. After all, a few decades of life experience teaches us that history tends to repeat itself. We’ve seen market crashes, recoveries, inflation, and political squabbles before. And yet, when it comes to retirement, this time truly can be different, …
If you were to gather a group of retirees and ask them what single factor most contributed to their ability to retire successfully, you’d likely hear some variation of the same theme: “I started saving early, kept saving consistently, and didn’t stop.” It’s simple in theory but powerful in practice. And it’s rooted in one key principle that underlies nearly every …
Here’s something surprising that we’ve noticed after many conversations with recent retirees: not a single one has told us that retirement is awful. That’s right – not once has someone said, “I regret retiring.” Instead, we hear about long-awaited trips, cherished time with grandkids, leisurely mornings, and household projects that may or may not get finished (but no one seems too …
Retirement at 65 had always been our goal. We felt confident we were financially prepared and wouldn’t need to change our lifestyle. Still, it wasn’t until we sat down with Chris Cordova that we received the confirmation we needed to move forward with peace of mind. Thanks to Melissa Ceballos, Elevated Retirement’s Director of Talent and Business Acquisition, we connected …
We’re thrilled to share some exciting personal news—our very own Cooper Parry recently tied the knot! Please join us in congratulating Cooper and Jane on their marriage. We’re so happy for them and wish them a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness!
As with most summers, my family and I have been busy, and mostly with baseball. We just got home after spending a week in Cooperstown, New York (upstate). Our son, Michael, played in the famous 12-year-olds-only national Cooperstown tournament. He, his teammates and us coaches got to stay in a bunkhouse together for a week at one of the most …
Long-term care is one of the most unpredictable and emotionally charged aspects of retirement planning. It’s also one of the most frequently overlooked, either because it’s uncomfortable to think about or because many people assume it won’t apply to them. But the truth is, nearly 70% of people over age 65 will require some form of long-term care during their …
