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 […]
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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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Cash flow Planning with “Lumpy” Inflow
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 […]
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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A time to pivot–and examine your best options
It’s hard to know what to expect from the rest of 2020 even as many salons, restaurants and other “non-essential” businesses start to reopen across the country. One thing is for sure, a takeaway from this crisis is how important it is to be flexible and ready to adjust to what life throws at us, […]
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Is it possible to budget for healthcare? Budgeting is already a tough task for most of us.
Insurance is confusing, medical bills are a foreign language, and who has time for it? Have you actually read your healthcare plan and know your co-pays, prescription costs, deductible, or even premium per month? Let’s break down how you can find clarity on healthcare costs…and, heck, maybe even save some money. Summary of Benefits and […]
Three Simple Summer Travel Tips
Whether you are visiting family, friends, or taking a solo trip, be sure to plan ahead. I’m not saying you should have every minute of every day planned out, so here are my top three tips for your summer vacation: Make an overall budget. How much are you willing (or can you afford) to spend […]
