“Great philanthropy is distinguished not by the sheer size of a gift or grant, but by what it accomplishes.” 1 Americans are a charitable bunch. In 2019 we gave $449.64 billion to charity2, and this number is likely to go up in 2020 even in the midst of a global pandemic. According to a Fidelity …
“On the night you were born, the moon shone with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, ‘Life will never be the same’.” Author Nancy Tillman aptly describes the moment anyone becomes a parent – life is never the same. You spend months trying to prepare: reading, …
As we all navigate through the constant unknowns during this global pandemic, many Americans are facing several difficult challenges and decisions to make. Being laid off, or knowing someone who has been laid off, is becoming increasingly prevalent and those without a job are now without health insurance. About half of Americans receive their health …
As my colleague, Laura Rhoades, pointed out last week, it is critical to continuously re-evaluate your financial plans to see if a course correction is necessary during challenging times. At Bridgeworth, we try to point out potential “potholes,” both big and small. This year, your Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) may be an area …
Willie Nelson may have said it best when he wrote, “On the road again, I just can’t wait to be on the road again.” As summer approaches, and we are all (hopefully) able to travel again, I cannot help but think of all the places I would like to see. With small children, we keep our …