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5 Critical Questions That Could Make or Break Your Retirement

By Barb / July 14, 2025

One unexpected health bill. A sudden drop in income. A tax surprise you didn’t see coming. These are the kinds of moments that can quietly unravel years of careful retirement…

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How to Create a Retirement Income Plan You Can Count On

By Barb / June 30, 2025

You’ve been putting money away for decades. Your 401(k) statement shows a respectable number. Social Security sends you those annual estimates. But lately, you’re lying awake at 3 AM wondering:…

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Three Simple Steps That Keep Your Family Out of Legal Limbo

By Barb / June 23, 2025

You know that uneasy feeling when you wonder what would happen if something happened to you? That quiet worry in the back of your mind—what if your adult kids have…

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Your Retirement Plan Needs a Reality Check Before July

By Barb / June 9, 2025

You checked your 401(k) balance in January and felt pretty good. But now it’s almost July — and things feel different. Maybe that spring trip to visit the grandkids ran…

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You’ve Spent Your Life Taking Care of Others—Now It’s Time to Take Care of You

By Barb / May 9, 2025

For decades, you’ve put everyone else first. You were the one who stayed up with sick kids, who managed the house while balancing work, who cared for aging parents without…

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Medicare Mistakes That Are Costing Retirees Thousands

Medicare Mistakes That Are Costing Retirees Thousands

By Barb / March 31, 2025

Are You Overpaying Without Even Realizing It? Are you paying hundreds more than necessary for Medicare each month? Many retirees in Colorado Springs are—often without realizing it. That’s thousands of…

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Long-Term Care Is Expensive. Are You Ready for It?

By Barb / March 24, 2025

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Long-Term Care Planning Most people don’t think about long-term care—until it’s too late. Maybe you’ve seen it happen to a friend or family member:…

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The Truth About Pensions Every Retiree Should Know

By Barb / March 17, 2025

You’ve worked hard to build a secure retirement, and if you have a pension, it’s one of your most valuable assets. But are you making the right choices with it?…

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5 Hidden Retirement Costs That Can Drain Your Savings—And How to Avoid Them

By Barb / March 10, 2025

You’ve worked hard, saved diligently, and finally stepped into retirement. But what if your budget isn’t as secure as you thought? It’s not the big vacations or luxury splurges that…

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Declutter Your Retirement Finances in Just 7 Simple Steps

By Barb / March 3, 2025

Remember that satisfying feeling of finally organizing a messy kitchen drawer? Getting your retirement finances in order brings that same peace of mind—but it’s easy to put off. Whether you’ve…

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