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FINANCIALLY FOCUSED

May 2022 Newsletter

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Inflation & Your Investments

INFLATION: A crisis that we have all heard a lot more about over the last few months…but what is it and what does it mean for you? If you have $100,000 in the bank, at year-end, you really only have $92,000 due to just inflation alone, not to mention normal living expenses (and that’s if CPI doesn’t creep up any higher than the current rate). The reason why inflation is so dangerous for your money & investments is because…CONTINUE READING HERE!

The Four Phases of Retirement

While there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big about retirement, it’s important to remember that how you think about retirement is likely to change over time. No matter how your circumstances change, you’re likely to have four different phases of retirement.

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Apple Pie Isn't Actually American at all¹

The next time you call something "as American as apple pie," you might want to consider the fact that neither apple pies nor apples originally came from America. Apples are in fact native to Asia, and the first recorded recipe for apple pie was actually written in England.

Baseball Lessons That Might Help Change Up Your Finances

Baseball stadiums are filled with optimists. Fans start each new season with the hope that even if last year ended badly, this year could finally be the year. After all, teams rally mid-season, curses are broken, and even underdogs sometimes make it to the World Series. As Yogi Berra famously put it, "It ain't over till it's over."¹ Here are a few lessons from America's pastime that might inspire you to take a fresh look at your finances.

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Baked Broccoli and Artichoke Shells

When it comes to pairing up with artichokes, why should spinach get to have all of the fun? In this weeknight-friendly pasta bake, broccoli is the green machine responsible for adding that extra boost of vitamin C and fiber.

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Now Available A GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

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You might have desires during retirement, such as traveling, purchasing property, or moving to be closer to your family (or farther away). You may also want your assets to provide for your loved ones after you are gone. The truth is that it takes more than just money to fulfill those needs and desires. Your income, your plans for retirement, your future healthcare expenses, and the continued accumulation of your assets after you stop working and drawing a paycheck all rely on one thing: You

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¹https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g25692093/random-trivia/?slide=6

Advisory services are offered by Chancellor Financial Services, Inc a Registered Investment Advisor in the State of IL. Insurance services offered through Dowling Consulting Services, Inc. dba, Dowling Legacy & Retirement, an affiliated company. Neither Chancellor Financial Services, Inc., nor Dowling Legacy & Retirement are affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency.


		Karen Prescia Dowling © Dowling Legacy & Retirement 10727 Winterset Drive Orland Park, IL 60467 Ph: (708) 479-8771 Email: karen@dowlingretirement.com Web: www.dowlingretirement.com

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