Creating a Budget for Dog Parenthood Are you thinking about bringing a loyal, frisbee-chasing, treat-seeking, sock-stealing, face-licking, tail-wagging, bed-cuddling Canis familiaris into your life? If so, you’re in good company. According to Forbes Advisor, 65.1 million U.S. households own a dog, making it the most popular pet by far (cats are second, at 46.5 million [...]
The Debt Ceiling – My favorite client FAQs There’s a lot of talk about the Debt Ceiling. What is the Debt Ceiling and should we be scared that the US is coming up quickly on our debt ceiling? What is the debt ceiling? The debt limit, also known as the debt ceiling, is the total [...]
Many investors have more than one investment account. They have a 401k at work, an IRA, a Roth IRA, and one or more non-retirement investment accounts. How you name each one is very important. That’s called Asset Titling. Correctly titling your asset accounts can help ensure that your property and investments are passed down [...]
Pay It Forward - Teach Your Kids About Money & Kiddie Roth IRA! Looking To Teach a Child Some Important Money Lessons? Consider a Roth Custodial IRA. You started early and have saved hard in your 401(k). You’ve also paid close attention to your investing strategy over the years. And you definitely understand the [...]
Online Scams are Growing The 2022 holiday gift season is now in the rear-view mirror. If you’re like many other people, chances are you did a good amount of shopping online. After all, online shopping can be easy and fun. But unfortunately, there are many scammers who want to steal your identity and money. [...]
After investing for 40 years, many people are tired and worn out from stock market “corrections”. They just don’t want to worry anymore. Some lucky people (teachers, firefighters, and police) have pensions that guarantee them income for life. What about the rest of us? Fortunately, we have options to consider. Did you know there [...]
"I tell all my clients about the 3 buckets of financial planning." #1 - Emergency Have at least 3 months of savings set aside. This money should not be touched except for emergencies and should be held in a separate savings account, NOT your checking account. It is there for emergencies and to keep [...]
What goals do you have for your child? The average cost of college in the United States is $35,720 per student per year. This number has tripled in 20 years! If you hope to send your kids to college, the sooner you have a plan in place to pay that bill the better. “College is [...]
Baby Boomers and Their “Boomerang” Children In recent years, many Baby Boomers have witnessed a growing trend: Their children are moving back home after graduating from college. I have many clients facing this right now. In part, the return of the “boomerang” children to the nest may be due to the high cost of [...]
During these uncertain times, 529 plans may make more sense than ever For many people, a 529 savings plan offers an opportunity to achieve an important life goal and improve overall financial health. As college and university administrators determine how higher education will look in the future (classes on campus, remote learning or a [...]
