Last year certainly had its challenges, not the least of which were changes to the way we work. It’s entirely possible the whole thing made you want to up and
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We all tend to create “mental accounting” rules about how we will spend and save. These shortcuts can help us make sense of our finances. However
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Few pieces of financial advice are more universally accepted than “save as much as possible as early as possible.” But contributing too much, too soon in the
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Preparing for a rainy day, saving and investing for retirement, and optimizing debt (like your mortgage or student loans) are all important facets of your
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The new stimulus package, part of the larger Appropriations Act of 2021, covers a lot of ground: direct payments, unemployment benefits, business loans and tax
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Step one: Begin building your long-term financial life plan with the end in mind. Step two: Regularly assess your progress and determine if adjustments are
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A durable power of attorney allows you to authorize someone you trust to manage your financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated (or perhaps even
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What holiday gift will your child or grandchild recall fondly in the years to come while also withstanding the test of time? The gift of financial independence
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Instead of focusing on money simply as a thing to accumulate, think about it in terms of what it can do for you. How can you put your wealth to work bringing
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Major natural disasters – hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires – seem to occur just about every year, but 2020 feels like it has come with an
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The holidays are nearing, and that means it’s time to start pondering gift ideas. What will you do for the people in your life? While unwrapping a thoughtful
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Disability insurance is designed to protect your income in case serious illness or injury keeps you out of work. But it comes in many flavors – short term
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