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Stress testing can also be effective at identifying potentially big problems—or possibly huge mistakes—so you can make changes proactively. We believe stress testing should be a part of many people’s due process when vetting financial plans, products and services. In this month’s Flash Report, The Importance of Stress Testing Your Wealth Strategies, you’ll discover the…

Decisions, Decisions… If you have traveled, or are traveling, the widowhood road, you probably know how overwhelming its myriad changes and choices can be. Making even one good decision, let alone many can be an especially tall order at a time when just putting one foot in front of the other may seem like more than you can muster.…

How can the CARES ACT help make your healthcare needs more affordable? Watch the video to learn 3 practical ways the CARES ACT can help you and your family today! At Merit, our goal is to provide you with the most current and updated information for your benefit. If you have any questions, click here to set…

Hear our President, Kay Lynn Mayhue, CFP®, AEP®, RFC®, talk with Emily Boothroyd, JD, CFP® discuss the importance of being prepared and the documents that you may need to have on hand in case of an emergency. Should you have questions on your estate documents or are unsure of what to do, please give us…

Becoming a Widow Since recently becoming a widow, Deborah often feels as if she’s trapped on a renegade roller coaster of stress, fear, confusion, exhaustion and loneliness. As if her grief and loss don’t seem debilitating enough, she is deluged with responsibilities, tasks and decisions – decisions that could permanently affect not just her finances,…

Are you interested in how the Cares Act will impact you or your family? Watch this short 2-minute video from one of our Wealth Managers, Marcus Anderson, to find out how this new bill can impact you. At Merit, our goal is to provide you with the most current and updated information for your benefit.…

Saying Goodbye Many estimates suggest that after their spouses die, a whopping 70% of widows fire their financial advisors. Anecdotal evidence suggests this often happens because the advisor (who supposedly worked for both halves of the couple) somehow never really cultivated a relationship with the woman. Perhaps the advisor made the old-school mistake of seeing her not…

First Things First For centuries, some of the world’s greatest thinkers have contended that helping others is the key to happiness. So you might think that volunteering your time, talent and treasure is a surefire and instant way to get through the grief that widowhood brings. I have found that simply isn’t true. Or at…

They say we get wiser as we get older, but let’s face it: Many new uncertainties and challenges can crop up as people get deeper into their golden years. Changes in physical health and issues with memory can mean you—or your elderly parents—might require new types of never-before-needed assistance. With that in mind, here’s a…

By Joy Kirsch Repetition-Worthy Advice for Widows Make sure your bills are paid so you can keep your good credit. (Don’t pay your husband’s bills from your part of the estate.) Get your financial documents in order. Know where your money is. Seek the help of trusted professionals. And, when it comes to major decisions,…