Deciding when to begin collecting Social Security depends on a number of factors, including how longyou anticipate needing it. Deciding when to retire and begin collecting Social Security is an important life decision. For some, savings losses may dictate that you delay your retirement plans and continue working, which means postponing when you begin collecting Social Security. Current law allows …
” The Great Resignation”: Financial tips for Women in career transition
The “Great Resignation” is sparking upheaval in the job market as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, and no group has been impacted more than women. New LinkedIn data finds that the number of job transitions for women surged in 2021. How, can you make the most financially of this change in your career!
The Most Important Investing Factor
IRA, ETF, 401K, pre-tax, post-tax. For many when you are just beginning your financial journey as a young adult many of these terms can seem confusing and overwhelming. That is why Lauren breaks down how one simple step can resolve all your anxiety! Just save money…..period!
Dealing with an Unexpected Retirement.
Retiring earlier than expected isn’t a new phenomenon. Some people are pleasantly surprised to find they are financially ready even earlier than expected. For others, this may be a shock of a lifetime. No matter your view or take on how you got there you need to take action. So how can people deal with early or unexpected retirement? First …
An Unexpected Layoff
2020 has been the year of uncertainty, but don’t give up hope. You may be one of the many affected by large scale layoffs and employment uncertainty. That is why today Kevin discusses the immediate moves to make when facing unemployment due to a layoff.
Why the Need?
When it boils down to it both men and women want to achieve long term financial security. So how is financial planning for women different? While we all want to achieve the same goal, most women face certain challenges that are unique to them. What are those issues and how can we mitigate their effect on your financial future!
Why Your Strategy Matters
Student loan payments can eat up a big portion of your paycheck before it even has the chance to hit your bank account. That is why an effective but realistic payment strategy is key. Today, we discuss effective re-payment strategies AND when itis necessary to use them.
Smart Family Investments
Raising a family and investing for retirement are not tasks that constantly have to be at odds with one another. Today Kevin Foster, CFP discusses how to make the most of your money while raising a family and trying to save for your future retirement goals.
Tales of the DIY: Diversifying by Advisor
It could be fine to have multiple advisors if these risks and limitations are kept in mind and addressed by having someone to oversee it all. We recently had to address a unique situation in regard to their step-up in basis and issues with a do-it-yourself investor having too many custodians after the passing of their loved one.
Love. Marriage. Money.
All couples fight, even successful ones. But it seems that money can be a particularly sore subject in relationships. Today we discuss why couples may fight over finances and some resolutions to these far too common issues.










