Backdoor Roth conversion: Is it the right move for you?
Ever wondered about the mysterious backdoor Roth conversion? While seemingly complex, this retirement savings strategy can be quite useful if you fall into a specific bucket of savers. Let’s demystify… …
Savings buckets: Knowing where to put your money
There are plenty of moving pieces to a person’s financial picture, which makes saving for future goals an ever-evolving task. Remember that consistent saving is key to making any financial… …
Tradeoffs: Purposeful spending when prices are high
Today’s inflationary economy is putting the spotlight on an all-too-common issue: families often live at the very edge of their financial means. One unexpected expense can be all it takes… …
How to successfully prep your estate for your loved ones – Part 2
In Part 2 of this blog series, let’s cover those regular estate planning to-do’s. By “regular”, we’re talking about those items that need to be reviewed, updated, and checked on… …
How to successfully prep your estate for your loved ones – Part 1
You’re busy trying to soak up all that life has to offer. You want to spend quality time with your family and friends. You want to travel the world. The… …
Caring for aging parents: How to financially plan ahead
It may be difficult to imagine your parents needing to lean on you for help as they get older. They have always been the ones to give you a hand… …
Six steps to decluttering your financial life
Do you know that feeling when you finally clean out a closet, toss basement-dwelling boxes, or organize a messy attic? Phew! It’s done. Ridding yourself of clutter is time consuming,… …
Reality check: Homeownership
Ah, homeownership. There’s so much to think about. First, a few things to keep in mind: This isn’t an anti-homeownership post. In fact, buying a house can be an excellent… …
Heads up retirees: Recent RMD changes to consider as you head into your golden years
It’s been a long time coming. The federal government has made substantial changes to the rules governing retirement account withdrawals, known as RMDs. As Americans are generally living longer and… …
Five tips to ease your spending fears in retirement
People dream of retirement for decades, diligently saving to grow their nest egg. Unfortunately, when the time comes to start drawing off those funds, worry often ensues. The “what if… …