Author: Susan Conrad

Considerations When Planning for Retirement: Unexpected Healthcare Expenses

I often tell people that I lived a Norman Rockwell childhood. My parents provided a home full of love and encouragement. Our grandparents lived nearby and most of our extended family lived within a 30-minute drive. We celebrated holidays, birthdays, and often gathered for no reason at all. As a Read more…

Changing the Rules of Retirement

I bought an airline ticket last night for an upcoming trip, thinking I’d found a deal. But after taxes, facility charges and carrier-imposed fees (what are those?), I was not feeling as confident in my purchase. Unfortunately, some employers feel the same way about their 401(k) plan—unsure if Read more…

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