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 […]
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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 […]
Preparing for a Financial Emergency
Are you prepared? As I go about my day, I generally don’t ask myself what could go wrong. Will I fall off the sidewalk and break my hip? Will my house be broken into? Will I lose my job? Instead, I wake up, drink coffee (a must!), and then get my day started. It’s not […]