Cumberland Financial Group

05/27/2026

There are many factors to consider before tapping retirement money to pay for college.

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

05/20/2026

When considering a record keeping system for your business, you need to ask yourself some very important questions

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

05/13/2026

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.

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

05/06/2026

When you choose to take Social Security might impact your retirement income. Find out how.

One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

04/29/2026

Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion? This piece helps answer those questions.

Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?

04/22/2026

Are you worried about outliving your retirement savings? You are not alone.

Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

04/15/2026

A retiree’s portfolio should reflect the lifestyle choices he or she makes in retirement. Does yours?

Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

04/08/2026

If you’re 65 or older, you may need to enroll in Medicare. We’ll help you sort through the basics to determine if you qualify. Read more here:

65 or older? It may be time to enroll in Medicare. Read to learn if you’re eligible.

04/07/2026

U.S. stocks slipped in Q1 as AI disruption fears and Middle East tensions rattled investors. The S&P 500 fell 4.63%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.11%, and the Dow lost 3.58% — though six of eleven S&P 500 sectors still finished in the green, led by Energy's standout 37.91% gain. As the weather warms up and spring gets us outside, it turns out Americans are right there with you — over 181 million U.S. residents participated in outdoor recreation in 2024. Check out this month's by-the-numbers for more on the outdoor recreation economy.

Stocks fell in the first quarter amid concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt certain industries and geopolitical issues that unsettled investors.

04/01/2026

Have a strategy for discussing healthcare with your parents.