Don't just get into college... get ALL IN. What does this mean exactly? It means mentally, physically, and financially. The advisors at IN College Planning help you take control of the college planning process to "reverse engineer" the best fit for you and your teen.

Life is full of risks. Some life events like retirement, are known, but others may not be as predictable, such as an account breach, caring for an aging parent, or entering a new relationship. On December 9th, 2021 Risk Management Consultant and Founder of Faer Risk Consulting, Jack Faer, joined Kristina George of Northstar Financial Planning to discuss: How to Consider Managing the Following Risks: Data Breaches Cyber Adversities and Hygiene White Collar Prosecutions Weather Disasters Alzheimer’s Dementia Projections Elderly Exploitations Continuity Planning …and How to Connect Non-Financial Risks to the Financial Picture!

Melissa Laverty, owner of the accounting firm Accountability, joined us for our July webinar to discuss the new tax law changes called the "American Rescue Plan" which was enacted in March of this year.

Did you know that 52% of individuals over age 65 will need some type of long-term care services in their lifetime? 14% of them will need it for longer than 5 years! The costs of in-home and out-of-home care are both rising annually and are not covered by Medicare. Not only could these expenses drain your retirement account, but could potentially place a financial burden on the other members of your family. Award-winning long-term care specialist, Margie Barrie, joins us to discuss these and other pressing matters regarding long-term care and how you can start to plan for it.

The uncertainties of the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic have really been reason to pause and reflect on some of life's deeper questions: What events and people have influenced who I am today?

How often do you examine your relationship with "stuff'? When you are in your home or office and you take a look around, would you say the things you see bring meaning or add value to your life? Join the Northstar team and local Feng Shui guru, Natalie LaBonte, as we discuss creating new relationships with our surroundings that fuel balance, peace, and even your wildest dreams.