Getting to that point in your career where you’re finally making real money is a reason for celebration. Whether from getting the job you went to school all those years for, working your way up to more responsibility, or getting a significant annual bonus, having more income is a great feeling. Besides more income for […]
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Sometimes we get excited about an idea we have like starting a side business or buying rental property, and we forget to think about the tax implications that come with the project. It is always a good idea to be prepared and be strategic so when tax season comes around, there are no surprises on […]
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My definition of family financial planning is meeting your family’s everyday expenses, handling unexpected bills, saving for the future, and having fun! It can put you in control of your money and helps you avoid stress and feel more secure. I will say, though, it’s not always easy. But there is help! Financial planners like […]
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Women’s History Month is celebrated globally in March. It started over 100 years ago as a labor movement when women workers in the needle trades began to demand fair wages and workplace limits and protections. Women did not have the right to vote, so to effect change and call attention to the cause, they organized […]
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It’s 2022 and you’ve just accepted a new job offer (yay!). Along with your base salary, you’ve also been offered equity in the new company in the form of Restricted Stock Units or RSUs. You’re excited to start and sort through all the benefits, but you really don’t know the first thing about RSUs. Equity […]
Here at Willow Planning Group, we value communication and transparency. We wanted to write this blog post to explain a little bit more about the process and fees when you decide to begin to work together, as well as explain our fiduciary and fee only model. The financial advisor model has changed over the last […]
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It’s no secret that the past two years have been an interesting time to be investing in the market. It’s also no secret that the past 12 years have been Among the best years for investors to be consistently in the markets. The S&P 500 hit a bottom on March 9, 2009, at the depth […]
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Note: We are not paid or compensated in any way to promote services or products. Our blogs are intended to be helpful for for readers to make the best decisions for them. Here at Willow Planning Group, we love small businesses because we are also one! Did you know that according to the U.S. Small […]
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I know that I’m a financial planner, but even if I wasn’t I would probably still have a very detailed and thorough cash flow plan. Living without one, for me, is like driving cross country without GPS. We weave cash flow planning into our comprehensive planning process for good reason. During a recent annual cash […]
Note: We are not paid or compensated in any way to promote services or products. Our blogs are intended to be helpful for for readers to make the best decisions for them. Many young families are interested in real estate investment as an additional source of passive income. While this sounds exciting, you should educate yourself […]
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