Articles by Candace Bahr
Decor & Style Magazine
Turn Sudden Money into Lasting Wealth
WE DREAM ABOUT winning the lottery and revel in fantasies of endless shopping sprees, luxury vacations and languorous limo rides. But if you really came into a sudden windfall, would you be able to make the most of your wealth?
- A Wise Risk Today Brings Good Fortune Tomorrow
Without stepping out, trying your hand and taking a chance, you can’t achieve your goals—especially your financial goals.
Managing Your Feelings
and Your Finances in Widowhood
When SARAH WILKES came in to talk with me last year, she had just been widowed the week before. Her husband's death had happened so suddenly, it was quite apparent she was still in shock -- and who wouldn't be?
- The Future is Bright for Enterprising Women
More and more women are discovering the excitement of being their own boss. If you’ve ever thought about that possibility, the prospects have never been better or the resources greater to help you get started.
Protecting Your Choices
The benefits of long-term care insurance
When my grandmother became ill several years ago, it was my mother who took care of her. In her late 60s herself, mom put her own needs and the needs of her family aside to help my grandmother during the last difficult years of her life.
North County Times
- Invest in Your Rights, Responsibilities
All investments carry risk. It's risk that provides the opportunity for money to grow. We as consumers have rights and responsibilities to make that risk work for us in the best possible way. Decide how much risk is comfortable for you.
- Ask About Your 401(k) Costs, Fees
Congress recently held hearings on the subject, hoping they can help employers make better decisions regarding 401(k) services. Ultimately, it is up to you to make your 401(k) plan the best it can be. Here are the questions to ask.
- Looking Ahead to Retirement
Whether you are nearing retirement or decades away, an increasingly complex challenge lies ahead ---- planning for your income to last throughout your lifetime.
- Six Steps to Running the Business of Your Life
Looking for a clear and orderly approach to managing your financial life? Just as we juggle the many aspects of our personal money matters, businesses wrestle with the need to earn, invest and grow their financial resources.
- Seven Tips to improve Your Nest Egg
The 47 million workers who participate in 401(k)s have saved more than $2 trillion. This is a significant amount of money, but it may not be enough to maintain their lifestyle in retirement.
- Recovering Both Health and Wealth
No matter how carefully you plan, real life can throw you a curve.
- Moving Forward After Widowhood
Recovering from the loss of someone close to you takes time. Creating a clear process for handling the legal and financial details will help make this difficult time easier for you both emotionally and financially. Here are some steps to help you move forward as you begin adjusting to your new life.
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