By R. Todd Holden | Wealth Advisor
Northwest Financial Advisors

There are things in life that have value, but on which we cannot put a price.

In 2013, it was time to replace the original aluminum siding on the house. Being somewhat thrifty by nature (some would say cheap), I wanted to install vinyl siding which is what all our neighbors had done. My wife, who did not always appreciate my thrifty ways, wanted to use Hardie^® board, a cement-based siding that looked nicer than vinyl. This was going to cost an extra $10,000.

It has never been more imperative to be proactive in keeping your personal and financial accounts safe and secure from cybercriminals. Vigilance and regular monitoring pay off when you are not one of the millions of Americans who fall victim to cybercrime each year. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself.

Are you in the phase of life where you are closer to retirement than to the start of your career? If so, now is a great time to begin planning for life after work with your spouse or partner, including your mutual hopes, dreams and financial goals. Here are a few questions to ask to help you both get the retirement you want: