Category: Savings

If we’re not careful with spending habits, the phrase “where does the time go?” can easily be applied to “Where does the money go?”. And this applies to the old and the young, so it pays to start early with good financial habits.   Know your credit score If you aren’t already building credit, it […]Continue reading

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“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.”   The saying is true, and the cycle is real. As the expression indicates, after the buying, the building, and the selling, there’s rarely anything left of a family’s wealth for the fourth generation. Multi-generational planning focuses on breaking that cycle by allowing your heirs to have the knowledge […]Continue reading

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Many families have plans to give their children and grandchildren financial gifts when they die, but it might make sense to gift earlier. Making financial gifts during your lifetime can significantly impact their lives, sometimes when they need it most. It also provides you with the benefit of seeing your loved ones enjoy your gifts. […]Continue reading

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You have spent your whole life organizing your legal documents, so each piece is readily available for doctors’ visits, taxes or other financial opportunities. But does your family understand where to find these vital documents in a time of need?   Utilize this checklist to create an inventory of all of your personal, financial, and […]Continue reading

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You have spent your whole life organizing your legal documents, so each piece is readily available for doctors’ visits, taxes or other financial opportunities. But does your family understand where to find these vital documents in a time of need?   Utilize this checklist to create an inventory of all of your personal, financial, and […]Continue reading

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Candidates run campaigns on promises and plans, but that doesn’t mean they ever come to fruition. The Biden administration will maintain a Democratic majority in both the House and the Senate for at least the next two years, giving him a greater opportunity to push through his agenda. However, in light of more pressing concerns, […]Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month suggests it’s time to take advantage of available tools, resources, and tips for financial education that can help increase your financial success. This month put yourself back in the driver’s seat!   Do a thorough review of your bills, and you might find hidden fees that are pecking away at your hard-earned […]Continue reading

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Bucks, bacon, dough, moolah, cabbage, cheddar, Benjamins, whatever you call it, money makes the world go round. With so many words used for the same thing, it’s not surprising that sometimes we hear financial terms but feel lost on the concept. Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time for a refresher.   COMPOUND INTEREST Think […]Continue reading

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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!   Retirement dreams come in all designs and visions, […]Continue reading

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