In February and March, when news of the coronavirus pandemic first broke, many of us starting feeling anxious and worried. Then, when the markets turned into a wild rollercoaster ride, the reaction of many was to feel even more stress and perplexity.

They say we get wiser as we get older, but let’s face it: Many new uncertainties and challenges can crop up as people get deeper into their golden years. Changes in physical health and issues with memory can mean you—or your elderly parents—might require new types of never-before-needed assistance.

The last time we discussed the pros and cons of refinancing your mortgage was in our blog dated September 9, 2019.

When times get tough, it’s not unusual for many of us to start thinking about how to cope with changes in our employment status.

One of the most common bits of counsel that we offer to clients who are investing for long-term growth is to avoid emotional reactions to market movements, either positive or negative.

National Hockey League Hall-of-Famer Wayne Gretzky is the all-time scoring leader, with more goals and assists than any other player: 894 regular-season goals and an astounding 1,963 regular-season assists—128 goals and almost a thousand assists more than his nearest competitor.

As most Americans know by now, the CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27. The largest relief act in US history, the bill contained over $2 trillion in funding aimed at providing financial relief and support for small businesses, individuals, state and local governments, and certain crucial industries.

The powerful benefits of thoughtful action

When people are confronted with adversity, opportunity or both, they often react quickly—with the intention of dealing with the situation rapidly and moving forward.

It’s not exactly a new word, but “Zoom” has taken on an entirely new meaning since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and the widespread stay-at-home orders engendered by public health concerns.