- Christine Parker, Ron Parker, and Joyce Riggs
Happier, Healthier Heart. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women and men in Charles County and Maryland, according to the 2011 community health needs assessment. My husband Ron and I attended Civista’s heart disease risk screening on Saturday, February 11, 2012 which was organized by Joyce Riggs, Director of Community Development and Planning, Civista Medical Center and her team. For the past year, I’ve shared that my husband and I have been on a journey to live a happier, healthier life-style. Please take a look at the Go Red for Women, Know Your Numbers checklist from the American Heart Association. When I get all of my numbers/results, I will share them with you!
Do you talk to your loved one about how to retire? Michelle Singletary writes about the need for spouses to plan ahead and talk about their financial planning goals and objectives in retirement. According to a study conducted by Fidelity, couples nearing retirement or in retirement did not communicate frequently and are more likely to handle their retirement portfolio and investment planning separately. This month Michelle adds “The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transition to the Second Half of Life,” by Roberta K. Taylor and Dorian Mintzer to the Color of Money Book Club. I have not personally read this book. Washington Post. 11 Feb. 2012
Legislation Alert. The Charles County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Committee meets each week to review proposed bills for the Maryland general session and issues legislative alerts. I participate on the sub-committees for tax and finance/real estate issues. Legislative Alert. 8 Feb. 2012.
Catch of the Day is a fresh summary of essential retirement planning news about how to retire and when to retire, hand-picked by personal finance expert for women Christine Parker, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ for women of Southern Maryland. Do you like this post? Subscribe to the 2LIVEWELL blog to receive advice and tips.
