Summertime is often a favorite time for families to get together at the beach house, the lake house, or other places of cherished family memories. If you are planning a backyard get-together or a more elaborate gathering, consider adding something significant as well as memorable to those precious moments together. [...]
We spend a lot of time daydreaming about and planning how to achieve our goals. Charting a new career, creating a bucket list, helping a loved one reach success, and other goals all have financial implications that deserve consideration. This is where a financial plan comes in. The goal of a plan [...]
James M. Richardson was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by over 11,000 of the nation’s most productive [...]
Today’s housing market is creating more and more hurdles for homebuyers. According to The National Association of Realtors, the number of homes for sale has steadily declined over the past three years. At the same time, interest rates hikes are increasing monthly mortgage payments. In this competitive environment, potential homebuyers [...]
Gathering with friends and family over the holidays reminds us how very thankful we are for all that we have. And even though another holiday season has passed and we’re moving into a new year, it’s not too early to think about the next season of giving. Especially when we [...]
I was recently at a gathering of friends and the discussion turned to the new tax law. Several of them admitted they may not be able to deduct annual contributions to their favorite charities due to these recent changes. While I don’t know if this fact will alter their commitment [...]
When my father died my mother turned to me, as a financial professional, to answer her many questions. As most families of that generation did, my father handled the investment and income management. Without him, my mother needed assurances on many issues he handled. By far the most important question, [...]
A new report from International Living describes various ways retirees can access their benefits from abroad, allowing Baby Boomers to retire sooner and more comfortably where their dollars stretch. As retirement funds shrink and the buying power of a Social Security check declines, living for less in a good-value locale overseas is looking smarter to many. It's one way to [...]
Linda P. Erickson Linda P. Erickson, CFP®, is the president of Erickson Advisors and a registered principal offering securities through Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, 336-274-9403 lindae@ericksonadvisors.net. What is Retirement after all? Let me suggest it is a gateway to a new and reinvented version of "You." Indeed, any major life change - a move to a new city, job [...]
Doug Dickerson, State Director,AARP North Carolina Fraud targeting older adults is on the rise which is why AARP is working with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, law enforcement and other partners to fight fraud that targets older adults. Last year in North Carolina, according to 2014 Consumer Sentinel Data, there were [...]
