SPRING GROVE – An astounding 69 percent of families lack a written financial plan.“If you’re one of these families, then you should be a bit nervous.” said Amy Barrett, founder of Barrett Wealth Connection LLC, 7919 Schmidt St., Spring Grove.

“You won’t know if you can retire or if your funds will last a lifetime,” said Barrett, adding that having a plan in place provides clarity and goals which in turn, provides peace of mind.

Barrett, who holds a MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and a certified financial planner designation, provides house calls around clients’ schedules. “Too many people use the lack of time to avoid tackling tough financial issues.” So, she arranges her day around her clients’ needs, including evening and weekend appointments.