by Paula Harris | May 5, 2021 | Widow, Family
Mother’s Day is a special occasion where we are able to come together and appreciate all that the mothers in our lives have done for us. But for widows, Mother’s Day may be a challenging reminder of what they have lost. Regardless of whether a woman is...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Dec 22, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Family
Phil sits at the breakfast table, looking out at the mountains he had climbed just last month. Little did he realize then that just a few days later, he’d be clawing his way down his driveway to get help for what he figured was a stroke. His whole left side was...
by Paula Harris | Dec 17, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Family, Widow
During the holiday season, everywhere you look there are images of joy, togetherness, and family. For widows, regardless of how long ago they lost their spouse, the holidays can be difficult. No matter how many blessings are present in life, the holidays are never the...
by Paula Harris | Dec 15, 2020 | Family, Philanthropy
Giving back to your community during the holidays brings people together in the spirit of giving and helping others. Here are some suggestions for ways to spread joy to those in need. Support our frontline heroes Frontline workers such as nurses, doctors, fire...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Dec 10, 2020 | Family
Anne thought back to how 2020 started. Everyone so busy being “connected” 24/7 with smartphones and smart-everything. The economy humming, and jobs seeming pretty secure. Then the Covid-19 virus arrived. In what seemed like weeks, everything changed. The...
by Paula Harris | Nov 15, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Family
2020 has been an unusually difficult year for everyone. An impending new year typically puts people in a ‘fresh start’ frame of mind, but this new year will likely feel different. The pandemic and resulting complications for our collective wellness and the economy...