How To Prepare For A Market Downturn
For those of us who have ever lived through housing market crashes, stock market plummets, and full-on recessions, we know that downturns in the market can be downright scary. Foreclosed homes, filings for bankruptcy, retirement dreams cut short, and fear of the unknown are just a few examples of...
Financial Steps To Take When You Have A Baby
Congratulations! You just found out you’re going to be a parent, and you’ve experienced every emotion imaginable these past few weeks—excitement, shock, fear, amazement, anxiety—just to name a few! And now you’re second-guessing if you’re financially prepared for this. Did you know that most parents spend around $233,610 on...
What To Do If You Get Divorced
The complexity of divorce can be overwhelming for anyone. Whether you saw it coming from miles away or were taken by surprise, it’s emotionally, mentally, and financially draining. While divorce may have its negatives, it’s also an opportunity to create a brand-new life for yourself. If you’re divorced, here...
Ten Questions To Ask Your Financial Advisor
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when trying to choose a doctor, a contractor, or a company to do business with? With so many choices, how do you know which one will be the right fit for your situation or personality? How do you know if you’ll like them or...
Is Your Retirement Plan Ready For A Market Downturn?
It’s coming. At least that’s what the headlines keep telling us about the next recession. We’ve been fortunate enough to experience the longest bull market in U.S. history, but market fluctuations are a normal and expected part of the economic cycle, and it’s no surprise that things are starting...
What Is A Fiduciary And Why Is It Important?
There’s plenty of financial jargon that you don’t need to know in order to succeed financially. But one term that is essential to your money and how it is handled is the word fiduciary. The concept can seem confusing to many, as most people assume that all advisors, whether...