Your Roadmap to Retirement

Ah, the journey to retirement—let’s take a stroll down the road to retirement and your financial future. Ready for an adventure? Here’s a roadmap to guide your way:

1.?????? What treasures do I have for retirement? Time to gather all the riches you’ve collected so far! Let’s explore your employer plans, savings, and Social Security, and look at ways to maximize what you’ve built. Dreaming of an early retirement? We’ve got you covered with options to make it happen!

2.?????? What’s my real treasure map (aka budget)? Creating a sustainable retirement budget doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ll craft a plan using simple tools and worksheets, helping you see where your money will go. Plus, we’ll explore those changes in expenses you’ll face as you step into your well-earned retirement lifestyle.

3.?????? How can life insurance be my secret weapon? Think life insurance is just for protection? Think again! We’ll dive into how life insurance can be a strategic ally, not only for asset and family protection but also for savvy estate planning and tax-free income.

4.?????? How do I protect my legacy and family? Securing your legacy is about more than just passing down wealth—it’s about ensuring your family’s future is well cared for. We’ll explore the essentials, from key estate planning documents to advanced strategies for minimizing taxes and smoothly transferring your assets.

5.?????? How can I pay less in taxes on this journey? Taxes don’t have to take all your treasures. We’ll uncover hidden tax strategies you might be missing—throughout your income-earning years and into retirement. Let’s look ahead at major tax events and find ways to keep more of what you’ve worked so hard to build.

So, let’s set off on this path, discovering ways to make your retirement journey as rich and fulfilling. You have worked your whole life for this time so let’s get started!

Super Bowl teams, records and interesting facts

• Where the name for the Super Bowl came from: The NFL and AFL merged and the NFL Championship game became the Super Bowl. The name was coined by AFL Founder Lamar Hunt, who was inspired by the name of a children's toy called “Super Ball.”
• How much does the Lombardi Trophy weigh? Crafted by Tiffany & Co., the trophy stands about 22 inches tall and weighs about 7 pounds.
• Most Super Bowl appearances: The New England Patriots hold the record with 11 Super Bowl appearances.
• Teams with the most Super Bowl wins: The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are tied with 6 wins each.
• Most Super Bowl defeats: The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots both have 5 losses.
• Which teams have never made it? The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars are still waiting for their first trip to the Super Bowl.
• Most Super Bowl appearances without a win: The Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings have both appeared in four Super Bowls without recording a win in the big game yet.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients

This recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip is made with:

• Sharp Cheddar cheese and pepper Jack cheese, and crumbled blue cheese: Because one cheese is never enough. Add more and more to make this the ultimate gooey dip.
• Cream cheese: The creamy base of this dip. It also provides a bit of a cooling factor against the hot sauce.
• Ranch dressing: A quick way to add herbs and flavor without needing fresh herbs.
• Rotisserie chicken: Rather than chicken wings, the recipe uses chopped chicken from a rotisserie chickens.
• Hot sauce: The source of the heat and buffalo flavor.
• Scallions: The bit of freshness to brighten up the final dish.

How To Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This dip is very easy to make. Why else would we call it easy buffalo chicken dip? Here's a brief outline of the process, and the full recipe is further below:

• Mix cheeses and seasonings. Mix softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded Jack cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, black pepper, and hot sauce in a large bowl.
• Add diced chicken and scallions. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
• Transfer dip mixture to a casserole dish. Bake.
• Garnish. Top the hot dip with additional scallions just before serving.

What To Serve With Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy and chunky dip is delicious with slices of crusty bread or baguette, but pretzel chips or even tortilla chips are good dippers, too. For a classic cool contrast with the spicy dip and a nod to the original Buffalo wings, serve it with celery and carrot sticks.