Meghan Drane - First Command Financial Advisor

02/17/2022

That time I went to vacuum and came back to…whatever this was. 😅
Some things in life are unexpected. Your financial plan shouldn’t be one of them.
Make an appointment and make a plan! With your financial plan in place you’ll have more time to deal with all the other unexpected things life brings your way.
Still taking appointments via zoom or in person. 😊

02/03/2022

Many Americans aren’t feeling optimistic about their financial situation this year. If you have concerns too, it’s time to meet and take another look at your plan.

Inflation is rising and along with it, some Americans' fears about their financial future.

01/19/2022

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Building wealth begins with setting goals and creating a plan for healthy financial habits. I love working with clients in the early and mid stages of their careers because I can help them define what those habits look like in their lives.
Have you ever worked with a financial coach before? Who do you look to for guidance in finances? Working with a professional who knows you, your family, your situation and your goals is one step you can take towards your financial goals! I'd love to meet with you...no minimum net-worth required. Schedule an appointment today!

01/14/2022

Whether you have a CPA or do taxes on your own, these changes are worth noting!
Although the tax rates didn't change, the tax bracket income ranges for the 2022 tax year are adjusted to account for inflation.
How do these changes impact you and your financial plan? Meeting with a professional can help you understand how these changes impact you. Schedule a meeting today via zoom or in person!

Although the tax rates didn't change, the tax bracket income ranges for the 2022 tax year are adjusted to account for inflation.

01/11/2022

Over the holidays, the boys and I updated their room. We had to build two beds and three dressers. From IKEA. 😩🙈.
It was a little slow moving at first, but once we organized the parts and created a plan we did a pretty great job. At the end of the day, we accomplished what we set out to.
Financial goals are no different! Sometimes they can feel complex and overwhelming, but when you sit down, assess the situation and create a plan…you are much more likely to get closer to your goals!
See what you have. Decide where you want to end up. Identify the tools and plan to help get there. It’s the basics of furniture AND wealth building. 😉
If you need furniture built, please call someone else. 😂😂🥴 But if you need a financial plan or want to get a professional opinion of the path you are currently on, I’m taking new clients this year and would love to sit down with you!

01/10/2022

What are your financial goals for 2022? Here are the top three financial aspirations indicated by our recent Financial Behavior Index survey. Are any of these on your list, too?

Having a plan is an important part of goal-setting. Bring your goals to me, and together we can work on a plan that will help move you closer to where you would like to be. I'm taking meetings in person and via zoom!

01/05/2022

Keep these tips in mind if you’re in your thirties.

Learn how to stick to a budget, understand your debt, and have a backup plan to make life easier in your 30s.

11/16/2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to review your financial plan.
Whether it is a year-end review, budgeting for the holidays, preparing for tax season or setting yourself up for some finance related New Years Resolutions...I would be happy to sit down with you to help you move closer to your goals! Message, text or call for an appointment! 757-378-0591

10/09/2021

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago”
- Warren Buffet

I know for sure I want these four babies sitting in the metaphorical shade in the decades to come. I want them as happy, healthy and financially secure as possible. So that means that today, I need to plant those trees. Financial planning is a giant piece of that for me. Having an advisor to help navigate my financial situation has been a huge help!

Who do you want sitting in the shade? What steps are you taking to get there? How can I help?

07/23/2021

My favorite question I ask clients revolves around where they are happiest, or what their dream life would look like.

It’s my favorite question because then, as a financial coach, I get to create a plan to help clients work towards their dream life.

Here’s a glimpse into one of my favorite places! Where are your favorite places?

07/22/2021

Throwback Thursday to these newlyweds January 2010.
I was a hairstylist in a fancy salon. He was a reservist with SpecOp goals. We knew what we wanted, but like most newlyweds…we didn’t know what life had in store for us.
A few months after this photo we were expecting our first child, starting a new military contract, moving across the country and SO MUCH MORE life after that. Honestly? We weren’t prepared.
We did the best we could, but looking back we’d have done so much differently if someone knowledgeable had been guiding us in the area of our finances.
We purchased furniture, cars, homes, etc…with no real plan. We survived vacations and holidays, but not without stress. We made it work…but a few small changes would have made a big difference.
That’s why I’m passionate about what I do now. Helping guide military families through their finances and hearing their needs and goals makes me excited for them.
Creating plans for them to make decisions that are planned and they are confident about brings me a level of satisfaction I can’t describe. I know the impact it can have.
If you’re a young military family and you don’t have someone helping you make financial decisions, reach out for an appointment today! It’s complimentary to you, and I’d be honored to help you!