Financial Planning

3 Tips for Financial Health in the New Year

A recent survey found that 85% of Americans said their personal finances were causing them stress. One of the most common concerns was having enough saved for retirement. There’s no better time than now to review your current situation and make resolutions. If you’re feeling anxious, angry, or fatigued due to your money-related stresses, then [...]

By |2022-01-07T18:04:48-05:00January 7th, 2022|Financial Planning|

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Plan for Your Future

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for many things – eating too much, seeing friends and family, and giving and receiving gifts. The end of the year is also a good time to review your finances from 2021 and get ready for 2022 and beyond. Here are three reasons why it’s the most [...]

By |2021-12-24T07:11:59-05:00December 24th, 2021|Financial Planning|

Be Prepared for 2022

A new year can bring about a new mindset and optimism, but it’s also important to have a plan to deal with the challenges we could face. We could see high inflation, a volatile market, and higher taxes, and it’s important to have a plan in place to address these concerns. Here are some ways [...]

By |2021-12-21T23:53:39-05:00December 21st, 2021|Financial Planning|

Review Your Investment Strategy and Prepare for 2022

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on 2021, how your financial situation may have changed, and your goals for next year. Maybe 2022 is the year you’ll retire, or maybe not. Either way, you can review your investment strategy and prepare for 2022 and beyond. We Saw Record Highs in [...]

By |2021-12-13T14:37:54-05:00December 13th, 2021|Financial Planning, Investment Strategies|

Don’t Forget These Important End-of-Year Deadlines

Do you have a to-do checklist for December? It might include buying gifts, ordering a turkey, and sending out cards. In the midst of the busyness of the holidays, it can be easy to forget about your end-of-year financial checklist. However, December 31st is the deadline to make several important tax moves that could affect [...]

By |2021-12-06T14:46:38-05:00December 6th, 2021|Financial Planning|

How Will You Pay for Long-Term Care in the Future?

Even though you're a long time away from needing long-term care, now is the time to plan. An estimated 70% of Americans currently age 65 will need long-term care at some point, and costs can be staggering.[1] If you have a 70% chance of needing long-term care, you should think about how you would like [...]

By |2021-11-29T14:05:47-05:00November 29th, 2021|Financial Planning, Healthcare|

The Potential Hidden Costs of Inflation

You’ve probably heard about or experienced the effects of inflation - everyday items can cost more, and the monthly inflation numbers make the news. While the increased costs we see on a regular basis can have an impact on our finances, there may be some potential hidden costs to inflation we don’t necessarily see right [...]

By |2021-09-27T18:01:53-04:00September 27th, 2021|Economy, Financial Planning|

Financial Lessons from Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury: He created the first national bank, consolidated the new country's war debts, and established federal credit. You could say he was America's first Chief Financial Officer. He was also a self-taught immigrant who started with no wealth but ended up on the $10 bill. Hamilton never [...]

By |2021-07-30T14:56:12-04:00July 30th, 2021|Financial Planning|

Is Our Government Anticipating Inflation?

The Consumer-Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.2% in April as compared to last year.[1] We could see higher prices when it comes to travel, food, cars, and other common goods and services. High inflation can hurt retirees who are living off their savings, especially when we have near-zero interest rates. We already see bigger Social [...]

By |2021-06-07T03:56:25-04:00June 7th, 2021|Economy, Financial Planning, Government|
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