Navigating College Admissions with Financial Planning
From early application options to maximizing merit and planning expenses, the admissions process is overwhelming. Let’s discuss key points to help families make informed decisions.
One Big Beautiful Bill - A Planning Perspective
Like all things with Washington, OBBB has the good, the bad and the political virtue signaling - let’s review the 5 areas of broadest impact from a financial planning perspective.
Enjoy Every Sandwicher Moment.
Those raising children and helping aging parents often feel rushed and are distracted thinking about what’s next, overlooking the beauty of daily, mundane moments.
Mid-Year Review: Five Financial Metrics To Evaluate
Here are five essential financial indicators to assess this month and how to act on what you find.
Battle of The Ages: Wealth Effect vs. Experience Spending
Negative wealth effect causes people to reduce spending, not only on luxuries but also meaningful, joyful experiences. But should it?
Portfolios Care About Asset Allocation, Not Your Emotions.
While the cause of volatility changes, a constant remains - portfolios don't care about your feelings.
Homebuying in March: A Smart Time to Make Your Move?
March signals the beginning of homebuying season, but before scrolling Zillow, open houses, and finding a real estate agent, let’s discuss things you need to implement.
Marriage & Finances: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and reflect on how it influences every part of your relationship - even finances. Choosing to keep them separate is a rising trend, let’s discuss.
Hoping “New Year, New You” Makes Financial Goals Come True?
Per Apple’s new ad campaign: Most people quit their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday in January. Well, how are you doing?
Holiday Cheer and Roth Conversions: A Gift to Your Future Self
At its core, Roth conversion is like wrapping up retirement savings into a tidy, tax-advantaged gift package.
Use November to Finalize Year-End Success and Plan for 2025
Wait until December, you risk falling into the apathy and distractions common from Thanksgiving to the New Year. Do you want that for your finances?
Open Enrollment: Medical Plans & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Open enrollment can be perplexing for many is analyzing High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and their tax savings counterpart, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).