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Pets, education, strong social connections here are seven things that can make your retirement more fulfilling and meaningful.

Many companies have had to switch to a completely virtual recruiting process during this pandemic. Interviewing over Zoom can feel limiting, but it also comes with many benefits such as pushing you to systematize and standardize the interview process at your company.

Many younger family members have found themselves in caregiving roles during this pandemic. While this shift has been stressful, it has also led to stronger bonds between generations. Ever since I got here, the relationship exploded in the best way, said recent college graduate Lumiere Rostick about caring for their grandparents.

Review your monthly spending. Replenish your emergency fund. Get help when you need it. Here are 10 steps you should take for a midyear financial checkup.

Many Americans do not adequately save for retirement because of lack of information about its true cost. Here are six common myths that could derail your retirement security.

In the early days of the global financial crisis, Jon Bacon, CFP now currently a personal wealth advisor at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. became an English teacher in South America. Bacon shares a personal story about how he dealt with uncertainty, and applies the lessons he learned then to the uncertainty we’re feeling today during the COVID-19 crisis.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

The average adult spends $1,497 per month on nonessentials. Here are seven areas you can cut back on to prepare for retirement, such as phone upgrades or cable TV.

Four out of five people have not calculated how much they will need for healthcare costs in retirement. The time to start preparing is now. The first step is knowing the facts about healthcare expenses in retirement.

We’re excited to announce that AdvisoryHQ has named Harris Financial Advisors as one of the top 12 financial advisory firms in Los Angeles for 2020! This is the third consecutive year our firm has been chosen for the list. Our firm was specifically recognized for its structured financial planning process and its focus on financial planning for women. You can read the full press release announcement here. https://buff.ly/2EzRG8p

How can one stay hopeful during this challenging time? Four career experts share proven strategies in this article. One tip? Talk to someone new or who you haven’t spoken with in a while.

Working from home will likely become a new norm even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This means that teams will have to create a formal process on how they will handle remote working from determining video conference etiquette (should video be mandatory?), to setting tool standards (such as always using Google Docs for note-taking during meetings), to getting used to asynchronous communication (talking on Slack, Zoom, email, and other platforms throughout the day).

How will the COVID-19 crisis change college? Community colleges might grow in popularity. There might be more partnerships with local employers. There could be fewer faculty and staff, yet more online learning.