Financial Independence Makes Golden Years Brighter

For Jackie and David, retirement didn’t look the way they imagined. Between bills, limited income, and no room for life’s little joys — like Jackie’s favorite thing to eat, ice cream — they found themselves relying on their kids more than they wanted to. Then, thanks to a little encouragement from their daughter, Rachel, they connected with a financial counselor at CSE and began a journey to get back on track. What started as one family’s challenge turned into a shared story of support, growth, and renewed peace of mind.