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 [...]
Understanding What Drives Higher Prices Can Help Improve Retirement Planning According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey, 83% of workers are concerned that the higher cost of living will make it harder to save as much as they want toward retirement. If you’re like most retirement savers, you’ve likely had concerns [...]
Welcome Ross Allen, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Plan Manager, LPL Financial In his role as Plan Manager at LPL Financial, Ross supports Virtue Wealth Management where he assists in developing and executing comprehensive financial plans. As a member of the LPL Paraplanning Services team, Ross partners with advisors to deliver financial planning support by [...]
If You Make Over $145,000, You May Have to Pay Taxes on Your Catch-Up Contributions Planning for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial management, and catch-up contributions have long been a valuable tool for individuals looking to boost their savings. However, changes are on the horizon that may impact high-earning individuals who make [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Perform this five-point inspection to help keep your retirement plan’s motor running smoothly Just like with a car, it’s a good idea to perform some annual maintenance on your retirement plan. Here’s a five-point inspection guide to help you continue to get good mileage out of your plan and ensure it stays reliable on [...]
A fresh approach to spending can help put some sizzle in your retirement savings Despite all the budgeting and cash flow tracking apps available, many people still struggle to manage their spending habits on a daily basis. What if there was a simple blueprint you could follow that could help you manage the way [...]
