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Social Security as a Safety Net?

By Kristen Edens | May 2, 2020 |

For those of us who have been paying into Social Security since the beginning of time (or, more accurately, when we got our first job at age 16), we put high hopes into the promise of social security as part of the trusted “three-legged stool” for our retirement. However, the trustworthiness and reliability of Social…

Stay at Home Resources for the Sandwich Generation

By Kristen Edens | April 13, 2020

Well, here we are! Many of us who are non-essential employees are at home with family members, finding creative ways to accomplish OUR essential tasks while helping those who rely on us. What this may look like: Remote work from home—if your position and employer allow remote work. Job searching—if you are currently among the…