Preparing for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
For many Americans, navigating the maze of health insurance options—from employer-based plans to individual policies—can be dizzying. Much of that changes at 65. That’s when individuals generally are eligible for Medicare, which covers routine health care expenses such as visits to doctors and prescription drugs. But the program doesn’t cover everything. Here is a breakdown […]
Labor Day 2020
Friends, As we enter Labor Day weekend, I wanted to share with you the inspiring words of the American businessman, Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon. He made this statement in his opening remarks to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, July 29, 2020. “It’s not a coincidence that Amazon was born in this […]
6 Steps to Protecting Your Wealth During Divorce
A divorce is one of the most difficult transitions you can go through. When you add uncertainty about money, that transition can get even more stressful. Here are six steps to help keep your finances intact during—and after—a divorce: Step 1. Assess your finances and make a budget As divorce proceedings get underway, take stock […]
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Online banking and electronic payment options offer consumers unprecedented access to their financial accounts. Yet, this convenience comes at a price—a greater risk of identity theft. Identity thieves can use your personal information to open fraudulent accounts and steal your money through unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. Luckily there are steps you can take to protect […]
Keeping Emotions at Bay During Virus Volatility
Fear, uncertainty, volatility, panic—these emotions are nothing new to the world of investing. In fact, they seem to reappear on a fairly consistent basis. The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought them back with a vengeance, but wise investors know how to stay the course, keep their emotions in check, and take advantage of new opportunities. […]
History, Not Headlines, May Help You Navigate this Crisis
IN THE LIFETIMES OF TODAY’S INVESTORS, THERE HAS NEVER been anything like the coronavirus pandemic, nor the nationwide interruption of economic life that the pandemic has engendered. Nor has the equity market gone from a new all-time high into bear market territory in just 16 trading days. In that relatively narrow sense, this time is […]
Movie Announcement
Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus, we at Evans Wealth Management would like to inform you that we will not be hosting our annual Easter movie this year at Silver Screen VII in Gallipolis. Being in compliance with the executive orders from the State of Ohio, and acting in the best interest of […]
Leave a Lasting Legacy: Consider Your Impact on the World
Although there is a significant financial component to leaving a lasting legacy, it encompasses so much more than just money. It’s easy to get stuck in a pattern of living life day by day, but your legacy isn’t something you make time for; your legacy consists of the choices you make every single day. It’s […]
How to Make Your 2020 Resolutions Stick
Making a New Year’s resolution is the first step to creating better habits. But making a New Year’s resolution and keeping a New Year’s resolution are not always the same thing. If you’re like most people, New Year’s resolutions are often long forgotten by mid-February, if not sooner. But it doesn’t have to be that […]
College Savings Plans: Breaking Down the Complexities
The increasing cost of higher education saddles many young adults with massive amounts of student debt. This student debt makes it harder to balance other important financial obligations such as buying a home, having a wedding, or starting a family. Young adults who graduate with less student debt have more flexibility and financial opportunities later […]