The time period after you first get engaged seems to be so exciting and exhilarating, but after all of the excitement wears off, people begin asking the same question, “When are you getting married?” This may seem like such a simple question, but once all the planning begins, you may find yourself a … Read More
Use Your 401(k) as a Retirement Savings Plan, Not a Piggy Bank
With the enactment of the Revenue Act of 1978 the modern day 401(k) retirement plan was born. After a modest beginning, employer sponsored retirement plans have become a major factor in how we save. So much so that, for many Americans, the employer sponsored 401(k) plan is the only place they are … Read More
Family & Finances – Balancing Financial Priorities
The backbone of a successful financial life is a combination of planning for the future and budgeting in the present. Over time your plan will change as your income (hopefully) increases and the shape of your family transforms. Things are much different for newlyweds in their late-20s than the … Read More
Family & Finances: Planning In Your 30s and 40s
At Magellan Financial we believe in the power of planning. We also know that most people don’t start seriously considering an investment plan until they enter the fifth decade of life. It is much easier to envision retirement, a concept that is hard to grasp when you are in your 30s or 40s, once … Read More