Think back to January 1, 2020. The economy was booming and markets were approaching record highs. Then, the Coronavirus pandemic happened. Many lost their jobs, benefits - or worse. Even if you and your partner have maintained employment and stuck to your investment plans, there are still lessons to … Read More
Retirement Planning Tips to Prepare for the Unexpected
One challenge of retirement planning is trying to predict events that could happen many decades in the future. Your lifestyle, work ethic, and prudent habits may offer you a lot of control over your health, income, and savings; however, they don't give you any guarantees. Even if they did, you … Read More
Beyond Contribution Limits: How to Save More for Your Retirement
When you make more than you spend, one financial goal is to make annual retirement savings up to your contribution limits. Even so, many of you high earners still won't save enough to maintain your current living standards during retirement. To help achieve your retirement goals, you'll need to do … Read More
6 Ways High Earners Derail Their Investment Plans
Earning a good income should make building wealth easier. Still, high incomes never guarantee high rates of savings. In addition, some folks manage to grow their assets with fairly modest earnings because they understand how to manage money wisely. It's a fact that 14.7 percent of U.S. households … Read More
Introducing Our Family and Finances Blog Series
You already know the basics of personal finance: spend less money than you earn, save the rest. Once you’ve got that covered, it really comes down to how you balance your financial goals. Do you pay off your student loans early or save more toward your retirement? Add in the complexifier of a spouse … Read More