Open Enrollment means a lot of different things depending on your status in life. If you’re someone who will be looking for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace and you are looking for a subsidy then pay attention to this. It’s not...
Being a first-time home buyer can feel scary and exhilarating all at the same time. It’s important you approach this major life decision with a plan (and a back-up plan). Here are 10 tips to guide you through being a first-time homebuyer. Think about why...
Employment changes will happen to every one of us and more than once in our lifetimes. Working for one employer or keeping one career is not viable any more.
The era of lifelong employment with just one employer is long gone.
I’ve often joked that the conversations that happen in my family may be a little different than in other families. With a financial planner in the house, it’s no joke, really. I have a tendency to bring up conversations about what happens when someone dies—what...
Welcome back! If you missed part one of the 10 Money Milestones to Hit Before 30, check it out here. If you already have, let’s dive into part two! Simple Estate Plan documents. Everyone needs a Last Will and Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, and...
I hate to generalize and say if you’re reading this, you need to accomplish each one of these milestones before you turn 30 or you’re doomed. Because I’m not in the business of fearmongering. However, as a financial coach I will be the one to...
Financially Independent Retire Early (FIRE) is an acronym and concept that seems to have come from a book published in 1992, Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book and later editions focused on expenses and time working versus the...
A new year is a great opportunity to get organized! Below is a list of some things that you should be doing every year. Planning to do them at the beginning of the year is a great way to set a date and get this...