I’m privileged to work with many Minnesota educators, especially as they approach their well-deserved retirement date. If you’re considering retirement in June 2023, or if you’re curious about the process for when you are ready to start planning for your final year of teaching, take a look at this week’s blog.

When it comes to finances, investments, and retirement planning, there’s practically no limit to the number and types of questions I receive. But with the right help and guidance, anyone can (and should!) plan ahead for a successful financial future.

Have you considered that you may need long-term care in the future? According to the Administration on Aging, women need an average of 3.7 years of care while men need an average of 2.2 years of care. Unfortunately, long-term care is expensive and can quickly drain a savings account.

Let’s talk about what you need to know about financing your healthcare needs in your Golden Years.

With the value of the dollar down and the cost of everything else up, it is a tough time to budget our dollars and cents on the household level. This blog article covers practical budgeting strategies for any household, especially those belonging to young families.

Fall is upon us, and that means there are plenty of fun things to do in Southern Minnesota. Whether you’re overdue for a date night, you’re seeking a fun ladies’ weekend out, or you need to soak up these last sunny days with the kids - there are tons of choices in our surrounding communities! Here are ten to choose from.

Some of life’s biggest (and toughest) moments are somehow tied to finances. While the last thing on your mind when you are going through a divorce might be your finances, it’s still to play a big role.

The nation is abuzz with the news of student loan debt forgiveness recently approved by President Joe Biden. But, what does it mean for you?

At The Gretchen Rehm Financial, we aim to provide you with the best financial advice for your unique, individual needs. Let’s take a look at some of the best tips for refinancing your student loans.

We don’t have time machines to allow us to go back and teach our past selves the advice we wish we’d have learned. But what you can do is learn from the mistakes of others.

Thankfully, in my years of helping others prepare for retirement, I have learned valuable lessons to pass along to clients and friends like you. Let’s talk about them.

When it comes to insurance needs, “disability insurance” might not be at the top of your mind as a teacher. But, there are plenty of reasons that this type of coverage makes sense to have.

No matter what age you are, as a teacher, you are always planning. You plan for your daily lessons. You plan to prepare your room. You plan seating charts. Bu… are you planning for yourself, too?

If you are sick of the same old dishes, maybe it is time to get creative around the campfire. There are plenty of great dishes, for morning, noon, and night. No matter how old your kids are, you’re bound to create some happy campers with these tasty treats.

When you think about financial planning, you often picture it as something that is done privately. But did you know that we also assist companies and even municipalities, too?

If you want to help support your employees, you may want to consider adding financial planning with our team to your benefit offerings!

Gretchen has chosen to dedicate her career to helping any individual, family, or even organization to plan for a solid financial future. However, her true passion lies in helping educators. From teachers and principals to school aides and supporting staff, Gretchen works tirelessly to be sure these hard-working individuals are planning for their futures!

There are a lot of moving parts to leaving a job. Depending on the type of savings or retirement plan you were offered through your employer, there can be some critical (albeit confusing) steps that you need to understand and take.

There are countless ways to enjoy southern Minnesota with a mom in your life. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Let’s face it. We’re all paying more at the gas pump, the grocery store, and wherever we go out to eat. Inflation has just become a reality. But have you realized what inflation is doing to your home insurance rates?

As your financial professional, it is my goal to keep you updated on developments concerning the recent volatility in the financial markets.

If you’ve recently come into money left by a loved one, you are likely juggling a lot in your life. First and foremost, you’ve just lost someone you care about deeply. That alone is a lot to process.

With great power comes great responsibility. Likewise, with more technology comes more risk, especially when it comes to identity theft.

With warmer days fast approaching, I know many of my friends and followers are anxious to get out on a family vacation. But is it possible to travel in a budget-friendly manner, despite rising costs?