Bryan Crolla, Equitable Advisors Financial Professional

12/10/2021

Are you budgeting by looking ahead at what you plan to spend, or by looking back at what you've actually spent lately? If you're not backward budgeting, you're likely to come up short. Take a look to find out how to make backward budgeting work for you.

"Forward budgeters" use their budgets like vision boards, while "backward budgeters" use their budgets like roadmaps. Here's how to find out which method might work best for you and your finances. two different types of charts Getty Images You've probably heard it before: Making a budget can help yo...

12/08/2021

When you retire, you'll still need income every month. And figuring out how much you'll need is the key. Read this to learn how to plan for income so you'll have a stress-free retirement.

How much income do you need in retirement? It's one of the most important questions in financial planning. Given its importance, it gets relatively little attention. The standard way to determine how much income you need in retirement is called the replacement ratio. The replacement ratio tells you....

12/06/2021

Principal Cherish Pipkins always thought technology was for secondary or upper-elementary students. She says the need to adapt during the pandemic quickly taught her that technology is for all students - no matter their age. See what other changes from last year teachers are carrying forward in this Atlantic Re:think piece. https://eqtble.co/3invNKh

12/05/2021

Remote learning was difficult on students and educators. Melissa Wendorf recalls working late into the evening to create and digitize fun and engaging activities for her students. Read about the experiences of other educators in this piece from Atlantic Re:think. https://eqtble.co/3o0UbFa

12/03/2021

Equitable is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for its 2022 Equitable Excellence℠ scholarship program. These awards are presented annually to high school students who demonstrate leadership, determination and resilience in pursuing their ambitions. Learn more at https://eqtble.co/3ABEIy9.

12/01/2021

Happy 1st day of December!

11/29/2021

What can educators do this year to help students catch up academically and also reconnect socially? Patrick Cady suggests getting to know your students as people, not just as students, to help build the connection to foster a learning environment. Hear what lessons other teachers are carrying forward this year. https://eqtble.co/3o0UbFa

11/28/2021

As the school year began across the country, Latonia Johnson was most excited to see her students and return to a hands-on learning environment where she can provide a social and emotional connection. See what other teachers are most looking forward to in this Atlantic Re:think partnership piece. https://eqtble.co/3o0UbFa

11/26/2021

Estate planning isn't just for the elderly or the wealthy. Having an estate plan simply means you make the decisions about what would happen to your money and property in the event of your death--rather than leaving it up to lawyers, the government or the IRS. Take these steps to set up your estate plan and protect the ones you love.

An estate plan is a necessary tool that allows you to protect, maintain and manage your property if you become ill or pass away. But more than that, it can also help people make sure their minor children are protected in the event of an emergency or minimize taxes paid on assets by beneficiaries. SE...

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a great holiday!

11/21/2021

Your retirement savings can grow exponentially through smart, simple investing. But don't let these investing myths keep you from growing your money. Learn the truth so you can be better prepared for a financially secure retirement.

You'll probably need more income during retirement than what Social Security will provide you with. That's where your savings come in. But your savings shouldn't just sit in cash. Rather, you should invest your savings during your career so your money grows into a larger sum over time. A lot of peop...