Four Major Steps to Prepare for Retirement Article Provided By | ANB “Planning for retirement is like planning for vacation,” says ANB’s Stella Knickerbocker. But this “vacation” can last for decades, so it’s not a decision to make lightly. A Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at ANB who has … [Read more...]
Struggling to Save for Retirement? Focus on What You Can Control
Struggling to Save for Retirement? Focus on What You Can Control Article By Chris Hogan, Ramsey Solutions Throughout my career, I’ve talked to countless people who sleepwalk through life and have no plan for their financial future. They live in a fantasy land of wishful thinking, assuming the … [Read more...]
The Power of Friendship: Social Connection Might Be The Key To Longevity
The Healthy Power of Friendship Why social connection might be the key to longevity Article By Marilyn Kennedy Melia, CTW Features No doubt you’ve heard some version of this question before: Will you have enough for all the fulfillment and fun you hope to enjoy through your fifties, sixties, … [Read more...]
Gerald “Coach” Carter Retires From Boys & Girls Club After 31 Years
Gerald "Coach" Carter Retires From Boys & Girls Club After 31 Years Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley Celebration planned for a later date Information provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley Following a dedicated career of public service and community … [Read more...]
Why Avoiding Diabetes Is The Key To Long-lasting Health For Adults 50+
Forever Diabetes-Free: Why Avoiding Diabetes Is The Key To Long-lasting Health For Adults 50+ Article By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features When we reach a certain age, it’s expected that our bodies are going to change. Our eyesight starts to decline a bit and our hearing may start to go. We sleep … [Read more...]
Retirement: Have You Started Planning
Retirement: Have You Started Planning Article By | Debbie Bloyd There are so many things you need to consider as you approach retirement. Waiting until the last minute without a plan is a BAD idea. I get it, time sneaks up on you and it is really hard to get a handle on the costs of things that … [Read more...]
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings By Chris Hogan Time seems to fly past us like a speeding train. It can feel like you graduated from high school yesterday, but then you blink and get an email about your twenty-fifth reunion. Another blink and you have tenure at work and two kids … [Read more...]
Dear Jen feat. Jen Zweiacker
Dear Jen, My name is Phillip and my wife and I just moved to the area to be closer to our grandkids. I retired in the fall of 2015 at the age of 67. Frankly, retirement is not what I expected and I often find myself looking for things to do during the day. My wife watches HGTV and all of the shows … [Read more...]
You’re Retired. Need Something To Do?
There is a preconceived notion that people are just waiting for the day where they can simply retire and travel the world. That seems to be a distant dream since most people cannot maintain that lifestyle solely off of social security checks. According to the Social Security Administration, the full … [Read more...]
5 Smart Ways You Can Catch Up On Retirement Savings by Chris Hogan
by Chris Hogan A popular and dynamic speaker on the topics of personal finance, retirement and leadership, Chris Hogan helps people across the country develop successful strategies to manage their money, both in their personal lives and businesses. His new book, Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; … [Read more...]