It’s time to celebrate! Between being named as an InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 list, and Afflora Financial Life Planning's 2nd birthday, I’m over the moon. I’m incredibly blessed, and grateful to all of my clients and readers who have helped me get here.

Regardless of why you are seeking the advice of a financial advisor, make sure that you do your homework and avoid these mistakes when selecting an advisor for you and your family. Selecting the right financial advisor can be the start of a rewarding experience for both your finances and the quality of your life. Selecting the wrong advisor can be frustrating and costly to you.

Social Security is a key part of retirement income for those who are eligible for a benefit. Deciding when is the right time to claim your benefit can be overwhelming. Here are some factors to consider.

THE REALITY IS...NOT ALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS ARE CREATED EQUAL. If you are like most people, you're probably confused by the long list of advisor titles. That's not to mention trying to sort out the alphabet soup of credentials after the person's name.

If you’re vested in a pension or defined benefit plan, you may be receiving a large portion of your retirement income from your pension payout. But which payout option works best for you and your financial goals?

After you retire or leave a job, you have to decide what to do with your 401(k) from your previous employer. Here's a guide on options available, along with the pros and cons of each.

Estate planning can be challenging. Make sure you avoid these nine big mistakes that many people make!

If you’re like most people, it's easy to get in the habit of hoarding tax documents with the rationale that maybe, someday, you might need them again. But if you're looking to get your financial house in order, be smart about what you keep - not all of it needs to follow you to the grave.

Retiring before your eligible for Medicare can leave early retirees scrambling to find quality health care coverage that doesn't break the bank.

Over the last few years we’ve heard about the financial difficulties facing many public and private pension plans. Here’s what you need to know about your pension’s safety as well as considerations before taking your pension.

Money can’t buy happiness. We’ve all been told this at some point in our lives. It’s an adage that’s intended to guide us toward aspects of our life that aren’t material. However, I don’t believe that this age-old notion holds true as a universal rule.

Whether or not long-term care insurance is a good fit for your unique situation is worth a little bit of investigation before purchasing a policy.