It’s not about how much money you have to pass on to your kids – it’s about education and conversation from a young age. We know that parents in their 30s and 40s lead busy lives. Just as it’s important to have money conversations with each other, teaching your children about money can help them […]
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How to Find Balance in Your Spending
When it comes to finding balance in your spending, standard advice says that you need to make a budget. How successful is that? One survey found that 74% of consumers say they have a budget, yet 79% fail to follow it. So, how can we flip the script on this story? We break down how […]
I’m a big fan of cash flow planning. Here’s why.
As a planner working with people in their 30’s and 40’s, I spend a lot of time planning for investments, taxes, and risk management, but today I’m emphasizing the importance of cash flow planning. Cash flow planning is about knowing your income sources and sticking to a spending plan so that you’re able to save! […]
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Financial Fitness – Mid-Year 2022 Check-In
Summer is here! Kids are out of school and all the vacation planning is coming to fruition. It can be a good idea to take stock of your financial picture and make updates where necessary. Below are a few things to consider to keep your plan in shape. We’ve talked about them before, but it’s […]
The Mid-Point of Your Career: Creating Options in Life and Work
Reaching the mid-point of your career isn’t like getting your first high-paying job or the last few years before retirement. Those milestones track closely to age, with the first big job coming in your twenties and retirement happening in your late 50s or early 60s. The mid-point is different. It lasts a lot longer – […]
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The New Value of Advice: A Holistic Approach for Everyone
In the 20th century, as the “pay for product” model took root and flourished, financial advice became all about asset selection, except for the very wealthy with enough assets to command personalized, holistic advice as an additional service. With the rise of the fiduciary, fee-only model, a new wave of service offerings and client relationships […]
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Financial Planning for the Early Stage of Your Career
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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Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners
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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Investing in Real Estate? First do your research, then consider your goal.
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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Achieving Financial Independence with Passive Income: A Quick How-to Guide
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already explored a few passive income strategies to live the life of your dreams…or to just bring in extra cash. Either way, having another source of income can help during the good times and the bad. An added layer of security is generally a good thing! Your financial goals will […]
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