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Parents strive to protect their children, and this often means hiding family financial issues. But should you talk to kids about money problems? The answer is YES. Shielding them may actually be doing more harm than good.  Consider these results...

Americans have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July since 1776, even though the Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed until August 2, 1776. There is a lot of fun history to learn about the...

June 26, 2023 In Retirement Savings, Retirement Tips If you’re over 40 and worried about your retirement savings, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and it’s never too late to turn things around. In this article, we’re exploring 10...

June 19, 2023 In Uncategorized And just like that, we are halfway through 2023. If only there were a Q3 personal finance to-do list you could consult… Based on the title of this article, it’s easy to see you’ve come...

June 12, 2023 In 401(k) Mistakes, Retirement Mistakes There are common 401(k) mistakes we see investors making over and over again – from failing to rebalance to not keeping up with legislation.   The 401(k) is one of the biggest assets...

June 5, 2023 In Retirement Savings When it comes to planning for retirement, choosing the right savings vehicle can make a significant impact on your financial future. Traditionally, 401(k) plans have offered tax-deferred contributions, but in recent years, the Roth...

May 29, 2023 In Uncategorized Summer is expensive for parents, which is why it is the perfect time to teach kids about money. With kids out of school, parents have to either spend money on childcare, camps, or entertainment. It...

May 22, 2023 In Financial Health When you have a bad day, do you head to Target? When you are bored, do you shop online? When you have cause for celebration, do you splurge on something new? These are all...

May 15, 2023 The original SECURE Act of 2019 extended the Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) age from 70½ to 72 for retirement accounts. Now with the passing of the Omnibus Bill, SECURE Act 2.0 extends the RMD beginning date to...

May 8, 2023 Contrary to what most experts advise, there are times when it may not make sense to roll over your 401(k). We even advise most investors against leaving behind an old 401(k). However, there is an IRS rule...

Don’t Break the Bank: Tips for Planning Your Family Summer Vacation May 1, 2023 In Financial Health Now is the time to plan and save for a family summer vacation. If you wait too much longer, you’ll be too late....

April 24, 2023 In Retirement Savings, Retirement Tips The more you know your rights as a 401(k) investor, the better choices you will be able to make building wealth for retirement. But far too many 401(k) investors don’t know their...

April 17, 2023 401(k)s are often the largest asset people have for retirement. We save year after year, paycheck after paycheck, with the goal to have a comfortable retirement.  However, there are times when we may be tempted to dip...

April 10, 2023 For 401(k) investors over 50, retirement is around the corner. And, with the market volatility over the past year, many are wondering how to best protect their savings and ensure they have enough for retirement.  If you’re...

April 3, 2023 In Financial Health One of the most common financial mantras to building wealth is “pay yourself first,” but there isn’t much guidance on how to create a pay yourself first budget. That might be why so many...