Do you hate annuities? In this episode of Wine and Dime, I chat with Robert Barnes, and he’s here to talk about the facts about annuities! Robert is the President of Integrated Insurance Consulting. They partner with advisors to help them serve their client protection needs, and offer support with basic insurance, business, and estate planning. Roberts years of experience led to a great conversations with lots of stories that gives him great insight. This was a great conversation that gets you thinking about retirement and as the title says, tackles some myths about annuities. And even though Robert doesn’t consider himself much of a wine drinker, he shared an Almond sparkling wine that sounds great! So pop open a bottle of your favorite beverage and enjoy the episode!

On this episode of Wine and Dime, I get the opportunity to sit down Michele Johnson. Michele serves as the CEO of the YWCA of Elmira. We have a great conversation about the organization, how she became a part of it, what the do, and how you can help. So have a listen to this episode about a very passionate women, who seeks to empower women of any age, race, or situation!