Independence, delegation and knowing when and how to find a balance.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
This past April, my family and I went to Spain to visit my oldest daughter, Maddy. She was spending a semester in Barcelona and that was a great incentive to take a European vacation. As a planner, it should come as no shock that I often plan my vacations fairly meticulously. I like to know where I’m going and, typically, lead the way. There was something very different about this vacation though, and it taught me a great deal about the freedom of letting go and the opportunities it can open up. When we arrived, we started the trip spending a few days in Madrid, then took a bullet train to Seville for a few nights during Holy Week before flying up to Barcelona.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
The recent and sudden passing of Kate Spade due to suicide has raised awareness about mental illness and the challenges women face in middle age. Based on my experience working with women of all ages, I know that the stress of life can lead to mental illness and long-term health problems if not addressed proactively. Although I’m not a mental health professional, I felt compelled to write an article about those challenges with an emphasis on ways in which we can help one another to find a greater peace, a space where we are heard and understood, and a place where we are empowered to take control of our financial and personal lives.
A New Emergence of Mid-Life Course Corrections and What We Can Do to Facilitate Support and Awareness
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Monday, 30 April 2018
We often discuss the challenges and opportunities people face during the transitional time period that accompanies retirement. Retirement is something that is marked by a specific event in our lives, so it seemingly has a beginning and we are equipped to work through this transition because, by definition, we know when it is going to take place. In contrast, there are other transitional periods in life that are not as clearly defined. I recently read an article from the Washington Post that discusses the transitional period that many people encounter during middle age (40 to 65) that is not given very much attention but, perhaps, should be identified and addressed both by members of our financial profession as well as by the people who are either approaching or currently living in this phase of their lives.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Living life the way we envision as peaceful, abundant, secure and fulfilling is what many call the American Dream. Quality of life is a meaningful part of our needs to feel happy and safe in our lives. Unfortunately, from social isolation to diminished health to poor eating habits, people’s quality of life is at risk as they age. There are many factors that can contribute to a reduced quality of life and there are planning measures that can be taken to mitigate that loss.
Thursday, 04 February 2016
We all struggle to some extent with the daily balance between mental, physical, social, and financial health. There are a variety of ways we can embrace this balancing act with a proactive and healthy approach. Our goal at Flourish Wealth Management is to help clients achieve their long-term planning goals, and the strategies outlined in this issue of Flourish Insights provide information that is complementary to the dollars and cents we tend to focus on during meetings.
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