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November 11, 2026
The Prosperity People
What a “Personal CFO” Does For You

Looking for a fiduciary near me? Here is what a personal CFO actually does, the ongoing, fee-only role that looks after your whole financial life across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

What a “Personal CFO” Does For You
November 9, 2026
Blog posts
The Prosperity People
Smart Holiday Budgeting

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on your wallet. Between gifts, travel, food, decorations, and a dozen small "just this once" purchases, it's easy to end January staring at a credit card bill that doesn't match the memories you made. A little planning now can mean a lot less stress later.

Smart Holiday Budgeting
November 4, 2026
Blog posts
The Prosperity People
Rebuilding Finances After Divorce or Loss: A ...

Life after divorce for women is a rebuilding of your finances and yourself. A warm, practical guide to the concrete steps that help you start over. Serving NKY & Cincinnati.

Rebuilding Finances After Divorce or Loss: A Fresh Start, Step by Step
November 2, 2026
Blog posts
Kelley C. Long
What Is the Daughter Tax? Hidden Costs of ...

As parents age, helping with life tasks often falls to the eldest daughter, by default. A term has emerged to describe this: the daughterhood penalty, or what we call the daughter tax. Here’s how to navigate this so that no one feels over-burdened.

What Is the Daughter Tax? Hidden Costs of Caring for Aging Parents
October 28, 2026
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The Prosperity People
How to Choose a Retirement Financial Advisor ...

Looking for a retirement financial advisor near you? A plain-language guide to what they do, what to look for, and the questions to ask. Serving NKY & Cincinnati. 

How to Choose a Retirement Financial Advisor Who Fits Your Life
The Prosperity People
October 12, 2026
Blog posts

Making the Most of Your Employer Benefits

The Prosperity People
October 12, 2026
Blog posts
Making the Most of Your Employer Benefits

Most people leave money and value on the table simply because they never take a close look at their full benefits package. Open enrollment lasts a few days, the paperwork is dense, and it's easy to just carry over last year's choices. But a little attention here can be worth thousands of dollars a year.

Tagged: employer benefits, benefits, employer perks

Kelley C. Long
October 5, 2026
Blog posts

Medicare Advantage or Traditional Medicare? The Ins and Outs of Open Enrollment

Kelley C. Long
October 5, 2026
Blog posts
Medicare Advantage or Traditional Medicare? The Ins and Outs of Open Enrollment

Ah Autumn...the leaves are turning, the air is feeling crisp, and everywhere you turn, there are reminders that it's almost Medicare open enrollment season. How do you make your choice?

Tagged: Medicare, open enrollment, healthcare in retirement

The Prosperity People
October 1, 2026
Blog posts

Sudden Wealth Syndrome: Why a Windfall Feels Like Whiplash

The Prosperity People
October 1, 2026
Blog posts
Sudden Wealth Syndrome: Why a Windfall Feels Like Whiplash

Sudden wealth syndrome is the stress that can follow a windfall. A calm, plain-language guide to managing a sudden inheritance, settlement, or sale one step at a time.

Tagged: sudden wealth syndrome, windfall, inheritance, legal settlement, sudden money

The Prosperity People
September 28, 2026
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Mackey's Dried Mission Figs in Red Wine

The Prosperity People
September 28, 2026
Recipes
Mackey's Dried Mission Figs in Red Wine

Figs are in season! Try Mackey’s dried mission figs in red wine recipe.

Tagged: Mackey's recipes, mission figs, fig season, sweet treats

The Prosperity People
September 23, 2026
Blog posts

What Is a QDRO? Splitting Retirement in Divorce

The Prosperity People
September 23, 2026
Blog posts
What Is a QDRO? Splitting Retirement in Divorce

A QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is how a 401(k) or pension is split in a divorce without taxes or penalties. A plain-language guide to how it works.

Tagged: gray divorce, divorce after 50, QDRO, financial health, divorce

The Prosperity People
September 22, 2026
Blog posts

Gray Divorce After 50: Money Conversations to Have

The Prosperity People
September 22, 2026
Blog posts
Gray Divorce After 50: Money Conversations to Have

Nearing the end of a gray divorce? A calm, plain-language guide to the money conversations that matter after 50, from dividing retirement to Social Security. Serving NKY & Cincinnati.

Tagged: divorce, gray divorce, divorce after 50, financial health, financial future, financial freedom

The Prosperity People
September 21, 2026
Blog posts

Low-Stress Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

The Prosperity People
September 21, 2026
Blog posts
Low-Stress Ways to Create an Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is one of the most important pieces of a stable financial life, but building one can feel intimidating — especially if money is already tight. The good news is that you don't need a windfall or a rigid budget overhaul to get started.

Tagged: emergency fund, financial life, savings, financial health

The Prosperity People
September 18, 2026
Blog posts

8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Financial Advisor: One Who Sees Your Whole Life

The Prosperity People
September 18, 2026
Blog posts
8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Financial Advisor: One Who Sees Your Whole Life

8 plain-language questions to ask before you hire a financial advisor, from fees and fiduciary duty to full financial planning. Serving Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati.

Tagged: financial advisors, money decisions, financial life, life changes

The Prosperity People
September 17, 2026
Blog posts

Types of Financial Advisors, Explained: Beyond the Balance Sheet

The Prosperity People
September 17, 2026
Blog posts
Types of Financial Advisors, Explained: Beyond the Balance Sheet

Advisor, planner, broker: what's the difference? A plain-language guide to the types of financial advisors, and what fee-only really means.

Tagged: financial advisors, fiduciary advisors, fee-only wealth management

Kelley C. Long
September 14, 2026
Blog posts

How to Financially Prepare for Extreme Weather

Kelley C. Long
September 14, 2026
Blog posts
How to Financially Prepare for Extreme Weather

The World Meteorological Organization is predicting extreme weather for much of the US this winter. Being prepared is about more than just having insurance. Here’s how to prepare your finances, should the worst happen.

Tagged: el niño, extreme weather, being prepared, financial preparation, natural disasters

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