Jeffrey Haines of Gateway Financial Partners

06/10/2026

Some things are better left behind when you retire. Kiplinger has more!

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/worst-bad-habits-to-carry-into-retirement

Some things are better left behind when you retire.

06/08/2026

Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial exploitation.

It is not always easy to spot, which is why awareness matters.

Unusual account activity, sudden changes in financial decisions, isolation, or pressure from others can all be signs that something may be wrong.

Today is a reminder to stay aware, ask questions, check in on the older adults in our lives, and help protect those who may be vulnerable.

06/06/2026

On D-Day, we pause to honor the service members who faced unimaginable circumstances with courage and commitment.

We remember their sacrifice with gratitude.

06/04/2026

Today is the perfect excuse to give your cat a little extra attention… whether they asked for it or not.

Happy Hug Your Cat Day!

05/28/2026

"If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” — Mother Teresa

Help often starts like a ripple, with one small drop.

One meal.
One conversation.
One volunteer.
One neighbor taking the time to care.

On World Hunger Day, I’m especially grateful for Hands On Hartford and the work they do to support individuals and families throughout the Hartford area with food, housing assistance, and basic needs.

My family and I are grateful to be involved with an organization that reminds us how much can begin with one simple act of care.

05/20/2026

Knowledge is the foundation of financial confidence. Forbes breaks down key ways to strengthen your financial literacy.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/truetamplin/2023/09/21/financial-literacy--meaning-components-benefits--strategies/?sh=45b53fb68cde

Learn about financial literacy, including its importance, scope, and benefits. Here's a high-level overview on becoming financially literate.

05/19/2026

7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Dementia affects more than memory. It can change routines, communication, relationships, and the way families move through daily life together.

For loved ones and caregivers, the experience can be emotional, exhausting, and deeply personal. There may be grief, patience, frustration, tenderness, and love all mixed into the same day.

is a reminder to lead with compassion, offer support where we can, and remember that behind every diagnosis is a person with a story, a family, and a life full of meaning.

05/16/2026

Here's to the women who have challenged expectations, stepped into leadership, built businesses, raised families, mentored others, and created opportunities where there were once barriers.

Progress is not only measured by major milestones.

It happens in everyday moments when women speak up, advocate for themselves, support one another, and keep moving forward in spaces where they deserve to be seen and heard.

Today, we celebrate the women who continue to make room for what is possible.