Miranda never realized how vulnerable she was. Suddenly and without warning, she was let go from her position. She took stock of her situation and realized she had trouble. Be prepared when times seem good.

The pandemic has caused stress. And not just among people who have gotten sick, had family members get sick, or lost friends or family. Anxiety about Covid 19 and the pressures of quarantining and social distancing are exacting a toll on everyone. And sometimes that stress can come out in bad decisions, including financial decisions. To help you understand these issues and how you can protect yourself we spoke with Sherry Nau, Executive Director of the newly opened Gavia Life Care Center. Dr. Nau holds degrees in Counseling and Education and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.