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The Impact of Interest Rates on Your Retirement Plans
Interest rates are constantly in flux, and many don’t realize that this impacts their personal finances and retirement plans in significant ways. If you have a savings account, loans, investments, or retirement accounts, the decisions you make when interest rates rise or fall directly affect your financial security. Here’s what you need to know. Key […]
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How Charitable Giving Can Affect Your Taxes and Retirement Planning
Whether it’s the holidays or a birthday, giving is a wonderful way to express feelings and make people smile. While it’s common to give gifts to loved ones, giving to those you don’t know can be as rewarding. Making charitable donations to those in need doesn’t just fill you with a sense of purpose and […]
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How To Survive Holiday Expenses
What the Holidays Can Teach Us About Budgeting for Long-Term Goals The holidays are a magical time when family and friends gather together and make new memories. Unfortunately, the fun sometimes comes with a hefty price tag that can devastate your bank account if you’re not careful. Putting the time in beforehand to plan out […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper’s Big Move: Brewing Up Change in the Beverage World
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is brewing up changes again. The company behind both morning coffee pods and afternoon sodas announced it’s acquiring JDE Peet’s and plans to split into two independent businesses. It’s a brave move that changes the way KDP does business in two very different markets: coffee and soft drinks. It could also […]
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Why Your Budget May Not Be Working – And How to Fix It
Budgets are tough. You make them with the best of intentions, listing your expenses and setting spending limits for each category. But then life happens, and you go over those limits more than you’d like. You’re not alone — not by a long shot. Budgeters miss their targets all the time, and the reasons are […]
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Avoid These 9 Common Money Mistakes Before Year-End
A new year is a fresh start — and the perfect time to get your finances in shape. Learning from common money mistakes can put you on the right track and help you make smarter choices all year long. Money Mistakes To Avoid You don’t need to wait for January 1 to start your New […]
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The Real Cost of Procrastination: Why Waiting on Retirement Planning Could be Costly
Early on in your career, it’s easy to put off retirement planning as something you don’t need to worry about yet. Even later, as they approach retirement age, many people procrastinate on their planning. That procrastination comes at a real cost, though. Waiting to begin retirement planning can lead to missed opportunities, higher-risk investments, and […]
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Smart Savings for Education: The Power of a 529 Plan
If a loved one is planning on going to college, you need to know about the 529 plan. This tax-advantaged savings vehicle lets you put aside money for education — anyone’s education, whether it’s a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or even yourself. Here’s how it works. What Is a 529 Plan? A 529 plan, legally […]
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How to begin Your Investment Journey
My sister-in-law recently celebrated her 50th birthday with a party in Florida, and it was such a blast! Around 100 people showed up, including her college friends, childhood buddies, and family members. We had an amazing time, and I haven’t laughed that much in a long time! One of the highlights of the event was […]
