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Think back to those early days in life when it seemed like everything in the candy aisle was free if you begged your parents hard enough. Not a fleeting thought was given to the expenses of a vacation or the copay costs at the doctor. There’s something beautifully unburdened in the way which children experience the world: recklessly present and innocently ambivalent.

For anyone who has dealt with an aging parent or grandparent the concept of long term care is likely a familiar one. Those unfortunate enough to suffer from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive illness can end up requiring nursing care that can reach and exceed $80,000 per-year depending on the quality of care.

One of the first lessons of finance we are taught, by our parents or through some basic personal finance course, is to make creating an emergency fund our top priority. Having a reserve of cash equivalent to six to 12 month’s worth of living expenses is considered the most fundamental principal of financial security.

Five Star Professional is pleased to announce Chris Cosenza, CFP®, AIF®, Brookhaven Wealth Management, Inc., has been chosen as one of Atlanta’s Five Star Wealth Managers for 2016. Read More

As many of you may know I do most of my charitable work serving Visiting Nurse Health System/Hospice Atlanta.  They are the largest non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care, and hospice services for the Atlanta metropolitan area, never declining anyone based on an inability to pay.  I serve on the Advancement committee and as a member o

Five Star Professional is pleased to announce Chris Cosenza, CFP®, Brookhaven Wealth Management, Inc., has been chosen as one of Atlanta’s Five Star Wealth Managers for 2015. Read More

Five Star Professional is pleased to announce Chris Cosenza, CFP®, President, Brookhaven Wealth Management, has been chosen as one of Atlanta’s Five Star Wealth Managers for 2014. Read More.

Whether you're new to self-employment or an old hat, take a look at our beginner and advanced tips for the 1099 physician or CRNA. We've covered everything from taxes to incorporation, money management to retirement planning.

Although traditional defined-benefit pension plans have declined in popularity, financial adviser Chris Cosenza says they can be an important tool for self-employed clients who need to save as much pretax income as possible for retirement.