Remember going camping as a kid? Even if it was only a few times growing up, camping trips make for enjoyable summer memories for the whole family. So…
Author archives: Deanna Ritchie
What is a Qualified Annuity?
As with a non-qualified, a qualified annuity can provide a guaranteed income for retirement. Moreover, your long-term investment can grow tax-deferred…
Tips and Thoughts on Retirement Planning – Beyond Retirement
Once you’ve settled down and don’t have to worry about finances, your business, or really anything else — what do you do with your time? You wor…
Create a Summer Reading Program for Your Kids
School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning should stop. Parents will be looking for ways to keep their children mentally…
Sedentary Lifestyle: 10 Signs You Aren’t Active Enough
In 2018, a study published in JAMA reported that one in four American adults sit for more than eight hours a day. However, other studies show that, on…
How to Not Get Lost in a Forest of Fear
Fear is one of the most powerful yet misunderstood emotions we have. While it may be uncomfortable, fear can be a warning sign. It prevents you from doing many things that could be dangerous for you — like holding your hand over an open flame or …
Don’t Be Busy. Be Present.
From the moment your alarm jolts you from a dream to when your head hits the pillow at night — your day is non-stop. Between all of your work and personal responsibilities — you somehow have to squeeze in one day, you’re “busy.” Take a seco…