Are you ready for the greatest wealth transfer in history? Ready or not, it’s already happening! Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff. It’s estimated that $70 trillion worth of assets will pass down from older to younger generations over the next two decades.1 That is a…
We’ve all been there: You’re sitting in front of your computer at the office, thinking about what’s for lunch or which extracurricular activity you need to drive your kids to later. Nothing on your to-do list seems that interesting, and not even a double espresso can make you feel motivated.…
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Generosity is one of my favorite things to talk about—because it’s one of the most freeing things you can do with money. When you give, you’re telling your money who’s really in charge (hint: It’s not you). It also goes hand in hand with contentment and helps us avoid that…
You may already know about the tax advantages of investing for retirement with a Roth retirement account. Tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement? Sign us up for that every time! And if your money gets to grow from the start in a Roth account, all the better. But you…
An index fund is a kind of mutual fund that mirrors a financial market index, like the S&P 500. So an S&P 500 index fund would invest in companies included in the S&P 500 index, and the fund’s performance would keep pace with the index. Index funds have a reputation…
While your 401(k) at work and a Roth IRA are the best ways to save for retirement, they’re not the only ways to invest. That’s where a brokerage account comes in. Under the right circumstances, brokerage accounts (or taxable investment accounts) can give your nest egg a bigger boost beyond your tax-advantaged retirement accounts.…
Although student loans are advertised as the easiest way to pay for college, they’re actually a huge burden on your financial future. It’s important to plan for your children to go to college debt-free. (And yes—it’s totally possible!) So, let’s dig into all that 529 plans have to offer. What…
There are times in life when you have to make some big decisions. Where to go to college, who you’re going to marry, what house to buy . . . you know what I’m talking about! These are decisions that are going to have an impact on the rest of…
If you’re looking at your 401(k) options and have questions about how all this investment stuff works, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re asking, “How do I know these are good investment options?” or, “How much should I invest?” You might be reading through the information packet you got from HR and…
When it comes to retirement, most people find themselves either sitting in the regret of past money mistakes or winning big-time with money, on track to enjoy a retirement they’ve always dreamed about. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this stuff. Here’s the difference: Those who…
Vomiting. Loss of appetite. Depression. Shortness of breath. Insomnia. Wanting to keep on driving past work till you reach Mexico. These symptoms describe many Americans’ Sunday afternoon as they stare down a 40-plus-hour workweek. They’re known as the Sunday Scaries. Let’s dig into why the Sunday Scaries are even a…
Losing your job or getting your hours cut at work can feel like a punch to the gut—followed by a million panicky thoughts about what you’ll do now. And especially what you’ll do without your health insurance benefit! It’s okay. Plenty of people go through this and you’ll be just…
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