Life Transitions Archives – The Planning Center

Estate Planning: What Really Matters?

By Marty Kurtz, CFP® So often, in a financial planning meeting, I will ask a client, “Do you have an more

Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

By Cicily Maton, CFP® There are roughly 75 million baby boomers living in the United States. According to the U. more

Coming Soon: Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

By Cicily Maton, CFP® Back in January, I committed to writing an article about longevity. I was going to explain more

Scary but Necessary: How to Make Medical Decisions When You Are Out Of It

Cicily Maton, CFP®, CeFT®, Partner/Sr. Financial Planner in the Chicago office discusses how the core of financial planning is protecting yourself. more

Cash Flow: Is Cash Really King?

by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Reflect on the days when you had more than enough money to pay your bills. more

Past, Present and Future

by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Life is lived in the present. Though memories take us back to the past, so more

Having “The Talk” with Loved Ones

By Cicily Maton, CFP® One day any one of us could face the sobering reality of having to choose how more

Five Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home

The Planning Center’s Financial Planner Autumn Campbell CFP®, discusses what potential homebuyers should consider before buying their first home. Read more

Let’s get real: Saving for retirement is tough. Here’s a realistic approach

The Planning Center’s Jude Boudreaux outlines a more realistic approach to saving for retirement by the decades. Read the entire article more

Transition: What Can a Trapeze Artist Teach Us?

by William “Marty” Martin There is a beautiful metaphor for financial life planning. It’s a trapeze. Picture the trapeze artist more