Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year. Are you the kind of person who makes resolutions on New Year’s Day? Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.… Read More
To make the most of the coming year, consider this month-by-month approach to tackling your financial priorities. Key Insights Setting clear goals and an overarching plan are important elements in making financial progress. Breaking down large goals into manageable steps can help you succeed.… Read More
Heading into 2025, it’s time to take stock of your budget, debt and investments—and check them against your financial goals. These six steps can get you started. Key Takeaways: Revisiting your finances at the beginning of the year can allow you to establish a clear plan and meet your long-term financial goals.   … Read More
Preparing for the inevitable is a tough discussion. It’s one that many people find difficult to have, especially with those closest to them. The Share Your Love Family Discussion Guide® is intended to help initiate an open, thoughtful dialogue with your family as you plan for your future and how to honor your final requests.… Read More
From Scuba Diving and Pasta-Making Classes to Secret Pop-up Dinners, These San Diego Activities Are Sure to Jazz Up Your Summer Calendar Whether you’re a tourist looking for must-do vacation activities or a local on the hunt for something new to try, San Diego has countless hidden gems worth adding to your summer bucket list.… Read More
What to Know The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an anticipated increase in travelers by plane and car. As temperatures rise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding summer drivers of some tips to keep travelers safe on the road and in the heat particularly if you are traveling by car to your vacation destination or decide to take on road trips.… Read More
Studies find exercise improves your mood, helps depression and eases anxiety For all the focus on looking and feeling fit, it would be easy to miss how much of a boon exercise is for mental health. Besides increasing muscle tone and endurance, cardio and strength training can, quite literally, change your mind.… Read More
19 easy, expert-endorsed ideas to help you care for your heart morning, noon and night Never underestimate the heart-healthy power of small changes. Saying yes to a bowl of juicy grapes instead of a handful of salt-and-vinegar chips, clicking “off” before another episode of your favorite binge TV series rolls, even letting in rays of early-morning sunshine primes your metabolism, your arteries and your heart for optimal performance, says noninvasive cardiologist Pelbreton Balfour, M.D.,… Read More
Climbing stairs lowers risk of death, according to new study People who want to improve their heart health — and maybe even live longer — should make a habit of taking the stairs, rather than the elevator or escalator, according to a new report from the United Kingdom.… Read More
Big question: how’s the economy doing? With the year more than half over and markets on a spree, it’s an important question to consider. Let’s dig into the latest data and find out. Inflation continues its downward spiral. The latest data for June shows that inflation fell for the 12th month in a row to an annual rate of 3%.1 That’s a significant improvement from June of last year when inflation soared to 9.1%.… Read More