As financial planners, we hear all sorts of reasons about why people’s finances are the way they are… especially when they seem financially stuck. People always have a reason, an…
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How to Better Manage Money with Just Two Simple Rules of Thumb
Personal finance doesn’t need to be overly complicated. Yes, the complexity in your financial life will increase as you build assets and grow wealth—but don’t confuse complex for overly elaborate…
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Life After Debt: What’s Next After Debt Freedom
One core tenant of building wealth is to gain control over your cash flow. By keeping your expenses in check while growing your income, you create financial power—because that gap…
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How to Be Financially Successful: 3 Things Wealthy People Do Differently Than Everyone Else
Ever wonder what it really takes to become wealthy and financially successful? Assuming you don’t have a very rich relative who leaves you a lot of cash or you’re not…
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Build an Emergency Fund: 5 Questions to Consider As You Save
To build an emergency fund sounds simple when you first think about it: An emergency fund is nothing more than money you set aside for a rainy day. The intention…
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Leasing vs Buying a New Car: Which Option Is Best For You?
If you need to buy a new car, you might wonder about the financially optimal way to go: is leasing vs buying a new car better? In the past, the…
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What Is a Beneficiary—and Who’s Listed on Your Investment Accounts?
When you opened your first retirement account, you probably didn’t lose sleep over understanding what is a beneficiary, or who you should name when you filled out that account application….
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Our Considerations When Financially Preparing for Kids
Are you financially preparing for kids? Starting a family is a big decision – financially and otherwise. There’s a lot to consider when it’s time to make this choice. As…
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Suffering from Job Burnout? How to Prevent Your Career from Running Your Life
It happens to all of us from time to time. You get down. You feel tired. You’re overworked and overwhelmed. Dealing with work stress is something we all experience —…
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