Over the last couple of years inflation has risen, increasing the cost of our day-to-day expenses. We can definitely feel the burden of spending on the same things, but having less money left over to save. This can cause worry as we feel uncertain about our financial plan and future. At Willow Planning Group, we […]
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The stock market lost over 10% of its total value in a single day in March 2020. While many investors sold out of their positions, those who held on and continued investing were rewarded, heavily. In just 354 days following the crash, the stock market, as represented by the S&P 500, surged back into a […]
An important role of a financial planner is creating a diversified portfolio that has the potential to meet your financial goals. But the most critical factor in achieving them may be to ensure that you stay on plan and remain invested for the time horizon. The benefits that accrue to the patient investor – the […]
The first step in creating a balanced portfolio is to realize that the “balance” doesn’t refer to the investments contained in the portfolio – it refers to the goals, preferences, and risk tolerances of the investor. Investing is about increasing the return on your money over time to potentially higher levels than can be obtained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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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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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