Kira Topeka
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! As with every New Year, resolutions have been a popular topic of conversation. According to a 2024 Forbes survey, “Improved Finances” is included in 38% of 2024 resolutions. Unfortunately, the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months and only 6% of people report
Kira TopekaJan 2, 2024
Making a List and Checking it Twice
Somehow, it’s already December! We are now in what feels like the mad dash to the holidays and the end of 2023. As we look towards starting 2024 in the best possible shape, there are a lot of year-end items to consider. I love a check list and in the spirit of Santa making a […]
Kira TopekaDec 5, 2023
Trick or Treat?
Happy Halloween! Maybe it’s just me, but I feel as though we have been celebrating this spooky holiday for days and I have been enjoying every moment of it. Festivities started last Friday and have been rocking on ever since, all culminating in tonight’s Trick or Treating for the
Kira TopekaOct 31, 2023
Be Aware and Stay Aware
Stay Alert: Scams Are Smarter Remain vigilant and do not hesitate to ask questions! As we head into spooky season, here is a reminder that there are scary things are lurking online and even in your inbox. In today’s blog I want to address a topic that bears revisiting – cybersecu
Kira TopekaSep 26, 2023
The World Has Changed, So Have You, Let’s Talk About It
When I started writing this blog, I intended to begin with a summary of the major world events between 2015 when Meridian was founded and now. But in those seven years, so many things have happened that I would likely lose most of my readership before I even make it to the events
Kira TopekaAug 22, 2023Who Should I Talk To?
With the name Meridian Financial Partners, folks reach out to us seeking guidance in any and all financial matters. Here at Meridian, we are financial planners and investment managers. Every person’s financial needs are unique and often a successful financial plan is supported by
Kira TopekaJul 25, 2023
Will AI Replace Financial Advisors?
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been increasingly in the news, on social media, and whether you like it or not, a part of your everyday life. Much of AI is a great thing, with AI programs capable of identifying potential cancer cells long before human radiologists can see it. Ot
Kira TopekaJun 13, 2023
The Goods on Giving
Today is Give Local Piedmont! Now in its 10th year, the Give Local Piedmont fundraising drive presented by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation partnered with the PATH Foundation is a day of inspiring community members to give to support the many non-profit organizations ba
Kira TopekaMay 9, 2023