I was recently talking to a friend about investing early and planning for the future. I realized that although many people are aware that starting early is better for compound returns and that time is valuable, they are hesitant to make that first attempt at investing. A survey by Ally Financial shows that 61% of […]
You are on track to reach your goals, but are you optimized?
This month we are starting discussions with our clients for 2022 planning. Part of this discussion is optimizing for this year. Many are on track to achieve their financial goals. Heading into the last quarter of the year, we want to review the details of their plan to support these goals. Here are a […]
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Being charitable and giving to things you care about
We often meet with potential and current clients who say they want to give to causes they care about and to implement a more formal charitable giving approach compared to what they’ve done in the past. This past spring, I completed my capstone course at Bentley University, which consisted of writing a grant for a nonprofit organization in the Waltham area. My classmates and […]
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Back to School Planning
Now that it’s August it feels almost impossible not to be thinking about going back to school whether we like it or not! The summer provides a bit of relief from money and loan talk; I hope this post helps ease the transition. As you consider plans for your child’s education or repaying student loans, I’m outlining a few things that we […]
Traveling on a Budget? Here is what you should know!
Key Words: Plan, Plan, Plan! 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. Before going on a trip, I usually come up with a basic plan covering where I want to […]
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What to Watch for If You’ve Got Non-Qualified Stock Options
I’ve spent the start of 2021 taking a close look at how equity compensation works, and how it can work better, for those who have the option. The rules, benefits and tax implications around the many types of equity compensation can be complicated, and it pays to understand how your own personal financial situation and […]
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Incentive Stock Options: How do these fit into my financial plan?
I am taking a closer look at how Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) work as part of my ongoing equity compensation series. The types of equity compensation we typically see are ISOs, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQOs). In January, I gave an overview of these three equity compensation methods, and in my […]
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So you were granted Restricted Stock Units, now what?
Equity compensation is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s business marketplace, and in my most recent blog post, I gave an overview of some of its common forms including RSUs, ISOs and NQOs. In today’s post we’ll talk in more detail about Restricted Stock Units. RSUs give employees interest in company stock but have […]
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In a Changing World…What Are You Changing? Weigh Your Workplace Options (Including RSUs, ISOs and NQOs)
As we settle into 2021, many of my clients are dealing with the changing landscape of the working world (and the world in general) and re-evaluating how they are spending their time, money and mental energy. I can relate! I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that last year dealt a lot of challenges […]
Be Prepared, In Case of Emergency
My latest monthly newsletter (sign up here!) focused on several financial rules of thumb that really aren’t one-size-fits-all. So many tried and true approaches just don’t apply to every last one of us — which is exactly why Willow Planning Group focuses on tailoring financial plans to fit each client’s personal financial situation. Many of […]
