Bringing the financial pieces of your life together.™

Welcome to Mindful Financials, LLC, specializing in bringing the financial pieces of your life together.
As personal financial professionals, Tricia Metcalf can:
- Help you clarify and define your goals
- Recommend strategies that fit your needs
- Deliver timely information
- Explain how changing financial conditions affect you
- Monitor your financial progress
- Make investing less complicated
Our website is an information resource designed to help you learn more about personal finance. Click around and you'll find a variety of financial tools. There are financial calculators that can help you get a clearer picture of where you stand and where you're headed. There is a research library and newsletter articles on a wide range of financial topics. You can even request a quote for an insurance or investment product. And check back often, because we're constantly adding new material. If you have a specific question or want more information, click on Contact Us, drop us an e-mail message to Tricia Metcalf at TMetcalf@MindfulFinancials.com, or call us at 413-572-0944 or 800-498-6144. We're ready to help.
Newsletters
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Peer-to-Peer Payments Are Popular, but Be Careful
Making a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment is a convenient way to transfer money to family, friends, or businesses — these precautions can help avoid costly mistakes.
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HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?
On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.
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Accounts for Two: A Team Approach to Retirement Savings
Even if most of a married couple’s retirement assets reside in different accounts, open communication and teamwork can help them craft a unified retirement strategy.
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Charitable Gifts of Life Insurance
Life insurance offers a way to make a substantial gift to charity while also benefiting from favorable tax rules.
Calculators
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.