Where to stash your extra cash It’s a dream scenario: You wake up one day, and a windfall enters your life. That tax refund lands, an inheritance shows up at your doorstep … or maybe you’ve finally scored that promotion you’ve been working for — or have found a nice side hustle that will boost […]
Category: retirement
Can you (should you?) contribute to your IRA for 2016?
When asking myself this question, I think about my life today. I just returned from an amazing trip to Jackson, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho. As I was high in the mountains skinning 2,000 vertical feet in half a day, I took in the scenic, snowy landscape and thought about how lucky I am to […]
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Get Back on Financial Track
Five financial fixes you can do today. Financial planning is about creating a roadmap customized for you. While there may be specific reasons why you should borrow versus pay cash or lease instead of buy, these five fixes apply to everyone. Organize your financial documents. Create a binder or file your documents for easy access. […]
The Low-down on the 401(k) and the IRA
There are many different ways to save for retirement and a whole host of things to consider when tax planning. To reach your personal financial goals, it’s important to consider the resources available to you and review all of your options. The plan for you may not be the same for someone else. The 401(k) […]
Dear 20-something Me,
Start saving today. Sincerely, Your Future Self That is the piece of advice I most wish I could give my younger self. According to the Fed’s Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report released in 2015, 31% of 18 to 29 year olds have given no thought to retirement planning. I’m here to change that. The […]
March Madness and Diversification
We are nearing the end of the first quarter of 2016, which means March Madness! How are your brackets holding up this tournament season? I would like to say that I’m an informed player this year, but my brackets tell another story. As much as I’d like to, I’m not watching ESPN or talking about the […]
