Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS

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How Working Affects Social Security Benefits

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
May 14, 2013

Do you understand how working affects your social security benefits? It depends upon your age.

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In Search of Financial Security

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Apr 19, 2013

Financial security has become an elusive 'moving target' as job security and pensions have vanished. How will modern financial security best be achieved?

Retiring Boomers - Beware of the Lump-Sum!

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Apr 9, 2013

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a pension plan. For those who do, companies are offering an alternative option - take the money and run. What would you do?

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Credit Report DO's and DON'Ts

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Apr 2, 2013

Here is a handy list of credit report Do's and Don'ts

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Abused and Confused: When You Want to Leave But You Don't Know How

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Mar 28, 2013

Many people, mostly women, stay in dangerous marriages because they are paralyzed by fear and self-doubt.

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Blindsided by a Job Loss?

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Mar 24, 2013

Although you may not have seen it coming, don't let it knock you down for long. There is a lot of work for you to do -- and the sooner you start, the better you will feel.

Family

Advice for New Widows

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Mar 15, 2013

On the worst day of your life, if you are like most women, your brain will shut down to protect you from the worst of the shock.

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The Wise Divorce

Laura Wilcox, CFP, MS
Mar 14, 2013

The decision to divorce is not an easy one. Even when the reasons for leaving are clear cut and justifiable, it is still difficult for most people to march forward into conflict.