Should you get a pet - or a new pet - after retirement? The truth is, it depends. There are real advantages and disadvantages to having a pet as we get older, and the right answer looks different for everyone. In this seminar, we explored the pros and cons of pet ownership in retirement and later life, so you can make a decision that fits your circumstances rather than assuming pet ownership is automatically right - or automatically off the table. We talked about what to consider if you're...

Insurance is often treated as a set-it-and-forget-it decision, but that approach becomes riskier as circumstances change. What most people don’t realize is how often insurance coverage fails to keep pace with life transitions. Common misconceptions include assuming homeowner’s or renter’s policies are comprehensive, that liability exposure is minimal, or that insurance and estate planning operate independently of one another. This seminar took a practical look at insurance essentials for...

The transition from being part of a couple to losing a spouse was a profound life transition that many encountered, and for many men, it brought unique challenges that were rarely discussed openly. In this month's seminar, we courageously broke the silence with an intimate discussion focused on widowhood from the surviving spouse's perspective, acknowledging the unique challenges and opportunities that came with navigating this stage of life, and how to be somewhat better prepared. This...