Financial Insights Blog

I recently spent time with my mom, who lives in another state. She had been in the hospital earlier this year. It was wonderful to see her doing...

Market Insight - November 2022 Until this year and with just a few minor exceptions, investing in traditional bonds has been a lucrative strategy for...

Many retirees can attest that healthcare costs during retirement are one of the most significant expenses within their family’s budget. Planning for...

The White House estimates that more than 40 million people are eligible for the student debt relief that President Biden announced in August. That...

It is hard to believe that I retired fifteen months ago. After all the years of helping clients to make that transition and giving advice that I had...

The United States housing market has been going gangbusters for the last several years as homeowners have seen the price of their property increase...

Does an unexpected car or home repair blow your monthly budget? Do you feel like you’re never able to save enough for a vacation? Do you worry about...

So you’ve managed your finances and saved for your future. Nice work! But now that you are looking ahead to retirement, you may like to find a...

Recently, a friend of mine reached out for moral support while going through a divorce. I had gone through a divorce of my own 15 years prior, and I...

People decide to work with a financial advisor for many reasons. At Birchwood, we often acquire new clients because their finances have become too...