For many people, creating a financial plan is not a top priority, particularly when they’re young. Quite often, people don’t consider a financial plan until they begin to approach retirement age, a time when money concerns come to the forefront for most people. Many also think of financial planning as an activity that’s only necessary […]
Cryptocurrency has been around for approximately 11 years now when Bitcoin first hit the scene, and though the initial boom of excitement has faded somewhat, it remains a popular investment choice for many individuals looking to supplement or diversify their financial portfolios. Some are even adding cryptocurrency assets into their retirement portfolio in pursuit of […]
Retirement planning is a long process, and it can be intimidating for many people. The vast majority of workers, in fact, have not taken even the most basic first steps to begin planning for their eventual retirement. However, the process can be more straightforward than you think. There are a few easy steps you can […]
When people consider their finances, the most common things they focus on are saving for retirement, maximizing their current finances, saving for major purchases, and paying down debt. But there is an additional area of financial planning that tends to be overlooked: post-retirement financial planning. Many people see retirement planning as a process that ends […]
Investing can sometimes appear to be a daunting task that many Americans would rather not attempt. In fact, only about 55% of Americans have actually invested in the stock market, and that number has remained fairly stable over the course of at least the last decade. While investing might seem intimidating, it is an essential […]
As the average life expectancy in the United States grows, retirement planning should change along with it. For most people, retirement will last for several decades beyond what used to be common. With that increased life expectancy comes increased costs, particularly as people approach the end of their lives. There are a number of expenses […]
The cryptocurrency industry has grown rapidly over the past several years, and the idea of digital currencies is becoming an accepted part of the financial mainstream. More people than ever have heard of digital currencies. Many who might not have considered such a thing in the past are beginning to feel more confident about actually […]
In times of economic uncertainty, you might wonder how best to plan for your financial future. Where should you be investing your money, and what types of strategies will serve you best to help you maintain your finances and prepare for a potentially worsening situation? No matter your situation or the state of the economy, […]
Recently, cryptocurrency has moved into the spotlight. Nearly everyone has heard of cryptocurrency at this point, and many have developed an understanding of some of the aspects of how it works. Most have heard of Bitcoin, and even more have heard of other alternative cryptocurrencies that exist today, such as Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. While […]
When it comes to your finances, there is a significant amount of planning involved if you want to meet long-term financial goals. It is for this and other reasons that many people choose to work with a financial planner to help them establish and achieve their goals. Financial planning isn’t just for those who are […]