When you have children, it seems you can never do enough for them (and when they are teens, you can never do anything right). Guiding your kids on the path of saving for their future gives them a head start … Read More
Are high inflation and the bear market derailing your retirement plans? There are significantly more challenges for retirees or those close to retirement. Paying more for gas, groceries, and other items on a fixed income while watching your investment portfolio … Read More
When seeking a financial advisor, you may be confused by your choices. Many professionals help you with estate planning when giving you financial advice. In contrast, others make investment recommendations for your portfolio, help with budgeting, reduce debt, or provide … Read More
As a football mom, I watched my son, Tyler, and his high school teammates win games playing offense and defense strategies. Tyler mostly played defense but was occasionally put into an offense position to give him a different perspective. Although … Read More
Thinking about getting started with Personal Capital? Personal Capital is a rapidly growing digital wealth management company that provides free state-of-the-art financial tools to help people better manage their finances. Having free access to their feature-rich technology-driven platform can help … Read More
Have you checked out the latest prices at the grocery store and the gas pump? Understanding inflation and its effects on our household and investment portfolio are crucial. We almost always have some inflation, meaning wages and prices increase which … Read More
Any time of year is always a good time and place to see where you stand regarding your financial goals. Build and strengthen good financial habits to achieve financial success. Use these personal finance tips as a checklist to become … Read More
“Do not save what is left after spending; instead, spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Financial literacy is the ability and knowledge to make informed and effective financial decisions. It is a challenge for many people to manage … Read More
Have You Considered Self-Employment? It is getting easier to start your own business given rapid technological advances, increased ability to buy your health insurance, ability to outsource your needs, growth in the sharing economy, and innovative financing choices. There are … Read More
How to save money on a tight budget? It may seem impossible for the 54% of Americans who live paycheck-to-paycheck or the nearly 40% of people earning $100,000 per year who are also similarly strained. There is no shame in … Read More
I grew up in a racially diverse Bronx neighborhood. It wasn’t until I worked on Wall Street as a financial professional that I encountered people with homogenous backgrounds. Specifically, my colleagues were primarily white people who appeared to be far … Read More