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05/11/2023

It seems that now, more than ever, a divided congress threatens the US economy. Failure to reach a deal on government spending and federal debt could lead to U.S. default. What does that mean for your investments?

Failure to reach a deal on government spending and federal debt could lead to U.S. default.

04/26/2023

Accepted students might have greater wiggle room to ask for more money than in the past. Check out this Wall Street Journal article to find out how:

Accepted students might have greater wiggle room to ask for more money than in the past.

04/20/2023

See how your savings stack up:

See how your savings stack up

04/17/2023

Too often, departing employees cash out their 401(k)s when they change jobs, dissipating all that they saved while working. Few employers see this as a problem. But almost no decision an employee makes can so undercut retirement preparedness. Check out this Harvard Business Review article to learn more:

Statistically, you will likely change jobs several times before retiring. In fact, a Pew Research survey estimated that 30% of American workers changed jobs in 2022 alone, most for higher pay. But doing so can be treacherous for your ability to retire when you want and with the lifestyle you want

03/27/2023

While retirement planning is a decadeslong endeavor, the way you handle your final decade before leaving the workforce will have a critical impact on how ready you’ll be when that day finally arrives. Here's a great Barron's article that discusses this topic:

While retirement planning is a decadeslong endeavor, the way you handle your final decade before leaving the workforce will have a critical impact on how ready you’ll be when that day finally arrives.

03/09/2023

As per Entrepreneur magazine, here is what organizations and leaders can do to instill courage and inspire our younger generation of female entrepreneurs:

Here's what organizations and leaders can do to instill courage and inspire our younger generation of female entrepreneurs.

03/03/2023

Married, but filing separately: A growing number of Americans are choosing to submit their taxes independent of their spouse. Here’s why.

02/28/2023

Pay attention to where you're putting unnecessary pressure on yourself or setting unrealistic expectations.

01/30/2023

Beginning in 2024, you can convert your child’s 529 plan to a Roth IRA. This backdoor Child IRA now becomes a valuable planning tool. Here’s a step-by-step process you can start today:

Beginning in 2024, you can convert your child’s 529 plan to a Roth IRA. This backdoor Child IRA now becomes a valuable planning tool. Here’s a step-by-step process you can start today.

01/26/2023

Here are the key questions to ask your financial advisor in the first interview, when planning for retirement, or when reviewing your annual results.

01/16/2023

As we remember the man today, let's not forget the words of wisdom he left behind as part of his legacy:

A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of wisdom.

01/04/2023

Shift your daily tasks toward what you enjoy—and change your perspective, too.