Social Security Isn’t Just for Retirement
When you think of Social Security, you probably think about retirement. It’s true that the program provides critical income for millions of retired Americans, but Social Security also does much more. Designed as a safety net to provide older people who could no longer work with a basic income, Social Security has grown into a…
Retirement Questions Atlanta Citizen’s Commonly Fear
Living in Atlanta Georgia means we work hard. We also have big decisions on if we are going to stay, live and then retire in the surrounding Metro Area. But research say’s that we have fear around retirement and a bigger fear about Social Security? A startling number of Baby Boomers do, so don’t feel silly…
Financial Divorce in Atlanta
How does a Divorce in Atlanta financially affect YOU? A huge question that we at Scarlet Oak Financial get all the time. I myself have been through divorce and I do not wish this on ANYONE. Lucky for me I was living in Decatur, Georgia and had a great support system with family and friends.…
Saver’s Credit Helps Atlanta Residents
It can be tough paying your bills and saving for retirement sometimes. That’s especially true if you’re living in Metro Atlanta or another large city with a relatively high cost of living. However if you meet certain criteria, you may benefit from the IRS Saver’s Credit. If you would like more information on the Atlanta Savers…
Top 8 Financial Tasks for Those Recently Widowed in Atlanta
When you’re a new widow, you have a lot to deal with – both emotionally and logistically. Overwhelming is an understatement. Suddenly having to handle all the finances can be tough for many women. Even so, there are a number of issues that need to be handled sooner rather than later. Here is a short…
Pre-Marriage Financial Checklist for Atlanta Couples
Getting married in Atlanta? Besides choosing your dress, yummy food and one of the many great venues from Alpharetta to Peachtree City. What should you consider to help kick off your new life? Scarlet Oak Financial suggests couple’s put together a financial checklist before you tie the knot. The list can be long, but here are…
Top 6 Atlanta Strategies to Get Your Goals and Money Inspiration Moving
With the City of Atlanta growing so fast, Atlanta Financial Planning is as important as ever. We are one of the country’s most dynamic cities in 2017. There’s a lot going on in the city, and in the lives of the professionals who make it such an exciting place to live. With so much going…
Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation in Atlanta?
Many people living in Atlanta Georgia today are part of what is known as the sandwich generation. No, that doesn’t mean covered in peanut butter or surrounded by lettuce and tomatoes. It refers to being economically sandwiched by two other generations, one older and one younger, that rely on you for financial support. Providing emotional support…
What Every Atlanta Resident Needs to Know About Social Security
You’ve made your home in the Atlanta Metro Area and have worked hard most of your life. In fact, you’ve worked in other parts of the Country a also. One day you decide “I’m done, time to travel abroad”. How does this affect your Social Security and Medicare benefits? The answer varies by country, and…
Top Tips to Help Atlanta Business Owners Maximize Retirement Income
Are you an Atlanta business owner with an at-home spouse who helps out with bookkeeping or a variety of other tasks that need to be done? Once you get to retirement age it’s too late, but for those of you that are in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s or even 50’s there’s still time to let…