Financial Plan
A Crisis Is A Terrible Thing to Waste
I’ve been reading a book called, “The Road Less Stupid” by Keith J. Cunningham and the title of this blog is taken from one of his chapters. When I turned the page and saw those words, I had to stop for a minute to process how the words made me feel. I don’t like the…
Read MoreThe SECURE Act and You: 6 Ways It Impacts the Individual Investor
We believe it’s of critical importance that you stay informed of any key changes that may affect your retirement and estate planning – in easy-to-understand language. In alignment with this belief, please feel welcome to review the following information on the SECURE Act, passed in December of 2019. The SECURE Act is a piece…
Read MoreTax Season 2019 Is Here: This Is What You Need to Know
January not only marks the beginning of a new year (or sometimes even a whole new decade), but also starts a season of feverish paperwork gathering and appointment setting in preparation for the quickly approaching tax filing deadlines. Curious what the markets have been up to so far this year? Please feel welcome to…
Read MoreAvoid These 4 Financial Planning Pitfalls To Step It Up in 2020
Financial success is all about intention and, you guessed it, planning. All too often, people simply do not give enough consideration to not only create an initial vision and plan but ensuring to revise that vision and strategy as their lives evolve. When it comes to your plans for the financial future, what -is-…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Property and Casualty Insurance (Before It’s Too Late)
Some people do not put insurance high on their priority list. For some, insurance is the first to get either cut down or eliminated entirely if finances get tight. But that is not a decision to be made without fully understanding the implications. You need to think of insurance as your safety net for when…
Read MoreYour Retirement Location Is Critical to Your Financial Planning. Here’s Why:
Where you plan to live when you retire impacts a lot more than just the view you have beyond your kicked-up feet when relaxing. If you haven’t given some serious thought to this topic, we’re here to say: you should. Where you intend to live after you retire can significantly impact your finances if you…
Read MoreSimple Guidance for the Complex Decision of Student Loans
Scribbling your signature on a piece of paper (or sometimes even just clicking on a computer) to take out a student loan for college is an easy, fast process. Quite possibly, too quick and easy. Though simple to agree to, taking on the responsibility of student loan debt is a big decision and should be…
Read MoreFacing the Truth and Creating a Budget
An unfortunate reality is that many people do not have an accurate picture of their financial well-being. All too often it can be easy to fall victim to the mentality of not wanting to honestly analyze your financial decision-making and priorities and face where you may feel you’ve made a misstep. This leads to either…
Read More6 Pillars on Which to Build Your Foundational, Clear Vision for Your Future (And Financial Success)
It’s always great when you have a plan in motion. When individuals and families save for the future, no textbook method works for everyone. Be that as it may, it can be hard to find out how much you need to save when planning for your future. It can seem rather difficult trying to…
Read MoreYour Golden Ticket: 6 Ways to Manage Your Credit Score (With Minimum Effort)
Loans applications, debt payments, and interest rates are part of everyday reality for millions of Americans. Whether it’s car payments, student loans, the mortgage on your dream house, or something else, debt is common and sometimes necessary, which is why it’s so imperative to manage your credit score to ensure you get the most out…
Read More