Barrios Financial Services

06/24/2026

Creating a home inventory can help you fully recover any property losses you incur. Include these four things.

Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.

06/23/2026

Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

06/22/2026

Stocks rose over the shortened trading week as investors digested developments in the Middle East while the Fed held short-term rates steady. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.93 percent through Thursday’s close, while the Nasdaq...

06/22/2026

What does the average American budget look like? We’ve created a fun interactive piece that lets you see how your own budget compares. Read more now.

Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

06/21/2026

Attention Estate Executors: Do you know about the Alternate Valuation Date?

Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date.

06/20/2026

Net worth is one of the most telling numbers in personal finance. Add up your assets and liabilities to see where you really stand today.

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

06/19/2026

How do you handle your estate if you have a blended family? Here are a few things you should consider. Read more.

This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.

06/18/2026

What happens to your employer-sponsored retirement accounts when you change jobs? Find out in our latest video.

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

06/17/2026

Are your passwords easy to crack or difficult to decipher? Test your knowledge.

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

06/16/2026

An ILIT could play a role in your estate strategy.

Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.