Posts Tagged ‘emergency fund’
401(k) Considerations
A 401(k) is a highly valuable, widely used investment asset for many people. But what should you know when you set one up or contribute to one? In this episode, we’ll talk through some of the things you’ll want to consider when using this powerful investment tool.
Read MoreFinancial Main Characters and Secondary Characters
When you watch TV shows or movie, it doesn’t take long until you realize who is the main character or who is more of a secondary character. When it comes to your financial life, which strategies, products, or tools are main characters in your financial plan and which ones are secondary?
Read MoreSeparating Your Money
Do you have all of your money in one place? Sometimes your money should be kept in separate funds and separate places so that it can be used for the appropriate purposes. You want to be able to access the money you have when you need it, both now and in the future.
Read MoreRetirement Vacation Planning
Let’s plan the vacation of your dreams: retirement. More than simply a week away, you want to spend the right amount of time and energy thinking about this major season in life.
Read MoreFinancial Wisdom from Calvin and Hobbes
Perhaps a bit unexpected, the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes had a lot of great life and financial advice to dole out. Which of these apply to your financial situation?
Read MoreSocial Distancing For Your Finances
In order to keep safe, we’re all practicing social distancing right now. With your finances, are there some areas that need a little bit of space between them for safety and protection? Let’s run through four examples of social distancing in your financial plan.
Read MoreWhat You Should Ask (But Probably Forgot) When Planning For Retirement With Your Spouse
Did you take the trash out? Oh, and what is our income plan after one of us dies? One of these is a question you might ask your spouse regularly after dinner while the other one is important but often overlooked. We’ll talk about five questions you should start to ask now when it comes to planning your retirement with your spouse.
Read MoreLazy Money
Do you have money sitting around without a purpose? We’ll explain the dangers of lazy money, why people have it, and how you can put it to work! Make your money work for you as you plan for retirement.
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