Looking Out For The Elderly

I look out for their welfare. Unfortunately, the world is full of shady characters trying to make a quick buck off seniors, legally or illegally. That is why I had to have an “intervention” with a potential client I spoke to last week. She called me and indicated she...
Be Smart About Cancelling Credit Cards

Be Smart About Cancelling Credit Cards

Cancelling a credit card might seem like a simple task: You call, you cancel the credit card. But, in actuality, it could hurt your credit. There are a lot of things to consider before you cancel a card, and then how you do it. Most people don’t realize that closing...
Should I close out my excess credit cards?

Should I close out my excess credit cards?

People ask me all the time, “Should I close my credit cards? I have too many.” Some of the reasons include: They facilitate excessive spending  They’re simply not being used The potential for identity theft  High interest rates  High balances  What many...

About

ABOUT Behind every great woman is a team of great women What is a Financial & Lifestyle Concierge? That is a question we frequently get asked at Judith Heft & Associates. Concierge is derived from the latin root word meaning extra service. Concierge is...
A Cautionary Tale About Retirement

A Cautionary Tale About Retirement

In addition to my business as a Financial Concierge, I volunteer at SilverSource (formerly Senior Services of Stamford). SilverSource is a senior provider network that has been operating for over 100 years, financially assisting older Americans who are in emergency...