Posts by Signature Wealth
Retirement Planning by the Decade
No matter how old you are, it’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Pretty much as soon as you start working and earning money, you should be thinking about how you’re going to be saving for when you retire. Typically speaking, however, most people don’t really begin planning until they are well into…
Read MoreFinding Balance Before Retirement
It seems that everywhere you turn today, you hear social leaders and lifestyle coaches proclaiming how you, too, can begin to lead the life you’ve always dreamed of by working hard, investing your funds and practicing frugal habits. All of this is geared towards the goal of retiring at a previously unheard of age. Examples…
Read MoreThe 12 Budget Tips of Christmas
Does the thought of making it through the holiday season give you a little anxiety about your budget? You’re not alone. Spending has become synonymous with the Christmas and holiday season. According to a report from USA Today, retail store sales in the United States rose over 4.9% in the holiday season of 2017, which…
Read MoreFinancial Mindset & Relationships: Spenders, Savers and Tips for Bridging the Divide
Money management philosophies are not something that is with us inherently from birth. Our feelings around money are often shaped at a young age when we start to have an understanding of the value of money and our perception of whether it is plentiful or scarce. Money and financial planning are logical topics that are…
Read MoreNavigating the 4 Most Common Challenges of Estate Planning
Perhaps the biggest challenge of estate planning is that there is not a one-size-fits-all template to follow. For estate planning to be effective, it is important to tailor a family’s plan. Every family is different, and estate planning can have a dramatic impact on future relationships with your loved ones. For example, parents want to…
Read MoreDoes Your Financial Team Communicate and Strategize For You?
So you have a financial advisor? How about an accountant? Also, an attorney, right? Of course, you have a trusted insurance agent? If you said no to any of these questions, it’s time to explore and understand what professional services you need on your side and the value they bring. Even if you have an…
Read More401K Rollover: Understanding The Truth and Options
A 401k is, by definition, a retirement plan sponsored by your employer. These plans are designed to encourage employees to put away a portion of their earning for their retirement. Many 401K plans even offer an amount of percentage match of contribution, at the discretion of the employer. There are annual limits set each year…
Read MoreMillennial Money – Why & How to Take the First Step in Saving for Retirement
You’re young, and you just started your first real career job. It feels invigorating and motivating to finally have hit your stride in the professional world and you have your whole career and life in front of you. Even though retirement feels like it is on the distant horizon, it is vital that you start…
Read MoreMillennial Money – Student Loan Debt & Your Financial Future
The desire for a career with passion and opportunity as well as a higher future earning potential is often the driving force behind attending college for most students. Unfortunately, with the rising costs of colleges far outpacing inflation, the desire to attend school and the often daunting student loan debt associated with college can often…
Read MoreDebt and Stress: Manage, Reduce and Eliminate Debt-Related Anxiety
Have you ever felt stressed? Of course, most of us have felt stress at some point in our life, if not on a more regular basis. Have you ever felt stress due to your money? Think about it for a second. Have you ever felt stress due to an unexpected bill, an emergency situation and…
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