All Together Now – The Wealth Portal
Key Takeaways There are many apps out there that can help you track your finances separately, but it’s cumbersome and time consuming. A wealth portal puts all your finances in one place, providing you with a quick summary that you can easily glance over once a week to ensure nothing is amiss. Using a wealth […]
Save First, Spend Second
Key Takeaways If you want to build wealth successfully, you need to save first and spend second. The rule of thumb when it comes to saving is to save about 15%. If you spend first, you can get used to the niceties in life, and then it can be very hard to have to go […]
Half the Clothes, Twice the Money
Key Takeaways When we get ready for a vacation, we typically pack too many clothes and don’t budget enough money. When we make big purchases, we tend to forget all the associated costs that come with buying the item. If you plan in some extra money beyond the main cost of what you are purchasing, […]
When Funding Your Child’s Education, Let’s Not Repeat History
Key Takeaways Student debt has doubled over the past seven years. Newly minted 2016 graduates have an average of $37,000 in debt—some have debt loads in the six figures. 529 plans are excellent, tax-advantaged ways for most parents and grandparents to save for a child’s education. Start saving as early as possible in the child’s […]