Silva Fiduciary Advisors

09/02/2026

Life have you curious? This month reminds us that it may be time to talk to your financial professional about life insurance. Whether you need to update your policy or find a new one, take this opportunity to learn more about life.

Several factors affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.

08/29/2026

Is it time to talk to a financial professional? This infographic will help you decide. Check it out here:

Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.

08/26/2026

Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations.

How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

08/22/2026

Most parents think the last tuition check means game over for college. The data says it's halftime.

50 percent of parents with adult children still provide regular financial support, spending $1,474 a month to do so. That's more than twice what they're putting toward their own retirement.

Here's what "just helping out a little" actually looks like:

✅ 75 percent of parents aged 45+ are financially supporting at least one adult child, even though over half of those children can meet their own basic needs, according to a 2025 AARP survey.

✅ 42 percent of supporting parents report financial stress. 9 percent have retired early because of it.

✅ 47 percent say they've sacrificed their own financial position for the sake of their kids.

✅ 18 percent say the support could continue indefinitely. They don't see an end in sight.

This isn't about being less generous. It's about being intentional.

Whether your kid just graduated, graduated five years ago, or is still in school, the question is the same: Is your support happening by design or by default?

That's worth a conversation.

08/19/2026

Saving for college doesn’t have to be as complicated as college itself.

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

08/15/2026

How far will your savings actually go? Enter your numbers to see how long your money could last depending on how much you withdraw each year.

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

08/12/2026

What would you do with a windfall?

A business sale. An inheritance. A bonus that lands bigger than expected.

Most people assume they'd handle it well.

But sudden money follows patterns. And the patterns aren't always flattering.

Psychologists call it sudden wealth syndrome: the anxiety, decision paralysis, and relationship pressure that arrive alongside a large sum. It shows up whether the windfall was a complete surprise or something you spent years building toward.

The 5 most common mistakes we see:

⏳ Upgrading your lifestyle before a strategy exists

🤝 Giving to family under emotional pressure

📊 Attempting to make decisions without professional guidance

⚖️ Freezing and making no decisions at all

📋 Missing the critical deadlines in year one

All five can be managed, but only if you get ahead of the emotions before the decisions start piling up.

The most important thing you can do in the first 90 days? Maybe nothing.

Tell very few people. Then consider building a team of professionals who can offer insights and guidance.

There is rarely a cost to waiting. There is frequently a cost to moving too quickly.

08/08/2026

What is it about August?

08/05/2026

I like to check in with clients at least once a year. As summer turns to fall, it's a time when we have a conversation about where you're at, what's new in your life, and discuss any new goals or aspirations you're thinking about. So, if it's been a while, why don't we put that meeting on the schedule?

I'm looking forward to our conversation.