May 2022 Market Update Video

Join Steve LaFrance, CFP® with Blakely Financial as he updates you on May Markets.
Food Inflation: What is Behind It and How to Cope

Food prices have long been prone to volatility, but in 2021, U.S. food prices were hit hard by many of the same global supply-chain woes that drove up broader inflation.
What is Your Retirement ‘Elevator Pitch’?

We are entering the halfway point in the year. Now is a great time to do a mid-year check of your goals. And a great way to do this is to start with an ‘elevator pitch’.
Mid-Year is a Good Time for a Financial Checkup

The first half of the year is coming to a close. Conducting a mid-year financial analysis can be helpful. Here are some tips on conducting that review.
Life Insurance at Various Life Stages

Your need for life insurance will fluctuate depending on your current stage in life. Take a look to see how your need for life insurance may change throughout your lifetime.
Tidy Up Financial Clutter

It’s time to do some spring cleaning for your finances. Not sure where to start? Here are three quick tips to eliminate and organize your financial clutter.
Working While Receiving Social Security Benefits

What happens if you work and want to claim Social Security benefits while staying on your job?
Baseball Lessons To Change Up Your Finances

Here are a few lessons from America’s pastime, baseball, that might inspire you to take a fresh look at your finances.
March 2022 Market Update Video

The stock markets’ bumpy ride continued in February. Last month’s top story was rising geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, but how did the markets do overall?
Raising Money-Smart Teens

Here are a few age-based tips to help teens learn about earning, spending, and saving money.