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Planning for Expectant Parents

If you or a loved one are planning to start a family, there are changes coming your way. 

Teaching Children To Save & Budget

A healthy financial habit is to begin teaching your children the importance of saving and budgeting. As the old saying goes, the sooner, the better.

Caring for Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents can be a difficult planning aspect to balance. The first step—and often the most challenging one—is to find out what your parent needs or expects from you.

May Newsletter

The Blakely Financial Newsletters are packed with valuable information. Check it out here!

Understanding 401(k)’s

A 401(k) plan is a company-sponsored retirement plan that eligible employees can contribute a portion of their salary into a variety of investment options.

Estate Planning Documents

A well-thought-out estate plan can help manage and preserve your assets during life as well as protect your loved ones by conserving and directing distribution of assets at death.

What is a Traditional IRA?

Practically anyone can open and contribute to a traditional IRA. The only requirement is that you must have taxable compensation.

Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Financial Life

Many families are spending more quality time together by cooking in the kitchen, taking long walks with family and pets, and making other memories that will last a lifetime.

Chartered Special Needs Consultant®, ChSNC® Designation

When I embarked on my career change in 2007 to become a financial planner, I did so to help make a real difference in the lives of people who worked with me.