Returning to work after maternity leave is a milestone filled with emotional tension – excitement and anticipation mixed with grief and mild anxiety at leaving a new precious baby. As a mother of two young boys, I’m navigating the joys and challenges of expanding our family while keeping an eye on our financial health. Achieving […]
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Have you ever decided to be more active or live a healthier lifestyle? Do you regularly set goals to improve your overall health? What measures have you taken to work towards these goals? Just as someone embarking on a fitness journey asks questions to better their physical well-being, you too can take steps to improve
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If you’re nearing your 62nd birthday, get ready! The time has come to decide when and how to start collecting your Social Security benefits. I know you’re thinking: “When should I start collecting?” I’ll let you know now that the answer depends on you and your unique situation. However, the current window to collect Social
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Time flies when you’re having funds. Start saving NOW. Your 20s and 30s are a time for careers to blossom and income to grow. While it can be tempting to increase your lifestyle in tandem with income increases, be careful with the “I’ll save later” mentality. Folks routinely live into their 80s and 90s these
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You’re never too young (or young at heart) to begin building an investment portfolio! Actually, investing when young has the potential to produce impactful earnings gains. And that’s because of a concept called compounding. Like a snowball that grows as it rolls down a hill, compounding gives your money the opportunity to grow, continually reinvesting
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And 5 Tips to Combat Them Unless you live on another planet, you are fully aware of this thing called inflation, whether you’re at the grocery store, a gas station, buying clothes online, hiring a contractor, or doing almost anything that requires spending money for something. At the beginning of last year, the Federal
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Congratulations—it’s a ROTH! Relatively new on the scene of employer-sponsored retirement benefits, the Roth 401(k) is the tax-free cousin of the Traditional 401(k). You might already be familiar with the Roth 401(k)’s big sister, the Roth IRA. Both accumulate after-tax deposits that can grow and be distributed tax-free when certain criteria are met. But, the two siblings
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So, you’re looking to purchase your first home….Congratulations! This is a very exciting time! While going to open houses and researching neighborhood data are equally important, making a financially sound purchase is vital. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go through the process. How Do You Know If You’re Financially
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If you’re reading this, pull out your stretch pants. Retirement is on the horizon! This season is an exciting prospect for many, and choosing how to spend your golden years is largely impacted by the planning you do today. Consider these five points through the lens of your inner analyst, and maybe allow yourself to
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