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Easter: A Season for Growth

April 9, 2023September 24, 2026Cliff Cadle

Happy Easter! As you know, the Eastertime is a very special one for people of varying faiths, cultures, and traditions. One thing that has always fascinated me, though, is how Easter symbolizes growth and renewal. That’s no surprise – this is also the time of year when flowers bloom, hibernating animals emerge, and many species give birth to their young. In fact, in ages past, people actually thought of Easter – and spring in general – as a time for new resolutions and new beginnings instead of the beginning of the calendar year like we do today. Every year, I think it’s fun to celebrate the spirit of the Easter season in a new way. Here are a few of my favorite traditions for this time of year from various places around the world: Cherry Blossom Festival – Japan The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japan goes...

My Perfect Sunday

October 28, 2014March 30, 2016Cliff Cadle

I have a lot of interests and a few passions. One of my favorite past times after the early morning service at church is watching the bears game with my son, JC. While we are watching the game I almost always have ribs, a pork butt or chicken smoking on the Weber to finish off a great day. Yum! Cliff Cadle President & Financial Coach ...

Springing Forward

March 7, 2014March 19, 2021Cliff Cadle

Springing Forward Daylight Saving Time is 2:00 AM on March 9, 2014 Ready to spring forward to daylight saving time? There may still be snow on the ground where you live, but that rite of spring, daylight saving time, starts early in the US this Sunday morning. And while the shift to daylight time means longer daylight hours and (eventually) warmer weather, it also means losing an hour of sleep. We may wake up a bit sluggish on Sunday and Monday, but after a couple days most will adjust. Healthy Tip: try going to bed an hour maybe two hours earlier then your normal bed schedule to help your body and mind adjust properly needed to the time change. Not only do we spring forward in in our daily routines and life’s rituals, but we are also springing closer to retirement. We should use this time to spring forward to...

The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities

January 6, 2013March 19, 2021Cliff Cadle

At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of your aging parents. Squeezed in the middle, you’ve joined the ranks of the “sandwich generation.” What challenges will you face? Your parents faced some of the same challenges that you may be facing now: adjusting to a new life as empty nesters and getting reacquainted with each other as a couple. However, life has grown even more complicated in recent years. Here are some of the things you can expect to face as a member of the sandwich generation today: Your parents may need assistance as they become older. Higher living standards mean an increased life expectancy, and you may need to help your...