
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?
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?
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?
Mastering the College Admissions Process
Understanding nuances of early action and early decision, exploring merit-based aid, and utilizing 529 plans and loans effectively can impact you and your stressed college-bound teen's journey.
Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility: Summer Jobs and Roth IRAs
You can open a Roth IRA for your child to evolve their financial knowledge while helping invest for retirement, a first house and/or qualified educational expenses.
Summer, Summer, Summertime - Time To Sit Back and… Experience Spend
Life is constantly evolving, and moments once passed cannot be relived. Embracing experience spending encourages individuals to seize opportunities to enjoy life while they can.
Empower New Graduates with Gifts of Independence
While cash or gift cards are always appreciated, consider something with lasting value that can help launch college and high school graduates towards financial independence.
At or Near Retirement? Time to Say Bucket!
Retirees view risks differently, but the greatest risk is behavioral. Let’s discuss a sustainable and tax-efficient approach to retirement distribution strategies.
Frugal February… A Different Take, One That’s Sustainable.
Many use Frugal February as a month to not spend. While noble, how sustainable is this for improved outcomes Instead, let’s discuss actions that provide yearlong benefits plus a better time to start.
If You Fail To Plan, You Are Planning To Fail.
Starting the New Year with the same old resolutions? Let’s recognize questionable resolutions, including three destined for failure, plus what should be considered for successful planning outcomes.