What To Do with an Inheritance
Let’s say someone recently passed away and left you a significant amount of money. Would you know how to manage the inheritance? Whether your answer is yes or no, you need to read more.
How to Develop a Financial Success Mindset
Financially successful people have one standout quality in common: their financial success is a state of mind. Not ‘starts with’ a state of mind, then depends upon luck. It is a state of mind that is rather easy to establish, takes a bit of training and soon grows into a natural way of life.
Should You Reduce Portfolio Risk Near Retirement?
If you follow financial industry information, you may have read that it’s best to reduce risk in your portfolio as you near retirement. That’s a very valid concern. And the advice is generally true. But there is another way to reduce risk and still achieve your long-term goals.
Financial Planning Do’s and Don’ts
When it comes to financial planning, many people start off unaware of how damaging their bad financial habits can be but also relieved to find out that they may have been practicing some good financial planning all along. So to help you spot your own financial habits, we’ve collected some of the top Do’s and Don’ts of financial planning to help you shift your mindset around good money habits.
Fiduciary Standard vs Suitability Rule – Choosing a Financial Advisor
Although the term fiduciary has been around for a very long time, most have not heard of it until recently. Our former president and the Department of Labor decided that it was in the best interest of the nation to hold financial professionals who provide advice to the public as it relates to their retirement accounts to what is called the “fiduciary standard”. Despite the enhanced visibility of the term ‘fiduciary,’ many people still aren’t entirely clear about its definition, let alone how the term impacts their own financial situation or choosing a financial advisor.
Surviving the Financial Nightmare of Divorce
Going through a divorce is never fun. Not for you, and definitely not for your children (if you have them.) The results of a heated, adversarial divorce can be catastrophic – both financially and emotionally for you. And a truly vitriolic divorce can put your children into therapy for many years to come.
4 Financial Tips for College Graduates to Ensure a Strong Financial Future
If you’re among the many recent college graduates, you’re likely thinking about your future. You may even have a pretty impressive list of things you plan to do, like buying a car, taking a fabulous trip abroad or buying your first house. Your list may include dozens of adventures and treats, as reward for excelling …
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Comprehensive Financial Planning Defined
Comprehensive financial planning involves the detailed review and analysis of all facets of your financial situation. This includes areas such as cash flow analysis, retirement planning, risk management, investment management, tax management and estate planning. It is only through comprehensive analysis that your true financial condition can be determined and the proper plan can be recommended.