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Double Check Beneficiary Designations

In past posts, we always make it a point to emphasize the importance of double checking beneficiary designations regularly to make sure they are up to date and reflect your current wishes. Can you remember the last time you’ve...
Read MoreWays to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k) Part II

In our last post, we discussed a report produced by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics that showed that in March of 2020 (when they conducted the survey), 33% of those surveyed did not have access to any workplace retirement plan. This...
Read MoreWays to Save Without a 401(k) Part I

According to a report produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic, 67% of private sector workers had access to some type of retirement plan in March 2020. Of the 67%, fully 52% only had access to a defined contribution plan (i.e....
Read MoreSpring Cleaning for Finances

Spring is coming to a close which means it’s a good time for the annual spring cleaning ritual of getting rid of clutter and tidying up the house. However, now may be an opportune time to tidy up and declutter your finances as...
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Financial Planning Tips for New Parents

Becoming parents is an exciting time but also comes with many changes. In between selecting a pediatrician and decorating the nursery, consider some of these tips to help be better financially prepared for your new arrival. Before Your...
Read MoreTo Merge Finances or Not to Merge Finances?

It’s February, which means love is in the air. We thought this would be a good time to discuss a very unromantic topic, personal finances as a couple. Whether you are in a long term, committed relationship, engaged, or newly...
Read MoreEnd of Year Planning Checklist

It’s that time of year again for our annual blog post on end of year financial tasks to complete. To say that 2020 has been an unprecedented year would be an understatement. As we look toward 2021, below are a few end of year...
Read MoreProtect Your Financial Data

We’re all guilty of it. We are prompted to create yet another password for an online account and we get sloppy and reuse an old password (or worse yet, we use the same password for everything). Or, we throw away a bank or...
Read MoreAre We There Yet? The Importance of Financial Planning

Did you notice that the last time you got on a scheduled airline that the flight had a planned destination? Of course! Sounds simple, right? Airline flights almost always get to where they are going because they know where they are...
Read MoreInvesting During Times of Uncertainty

The first quarter of 2020 was a wake up call to every investor that markets can (and do) go down and the drop can be swift and violent. Since March 2009, investors have been able to reap the benefits of the longest bull market in...
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Credit Score

Most people probably have a sense of what their credit score is and if their score is considered a “poor” score all the way to “exceptional.” Banks and credit cards will show you your credit score often updated...
Read MoreTackling Debt

We always stress the importance of having an emergency fund and planning for a rainy day. Why we stress this as a foundation for any financial plan is to allow you the option to pay for unexpected expenses that may come up without...
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