New Year, New Financial Goals! As we close out the holiday season, many of us look at the New Year as a fresh start and work on a list of resolutions and goals. Why not add some financial ones to that list? As many of us know from personal experience, creating these goals are easy. Changing our habits and …
The end of the year sparks many of us to give to charitable causes. What if we were more purposeful with our giving strategy? As part of year-end tax planning a financial planner can walk you through different strategies that would help maximize your impact and reduce your tax liability. Will gifting money reduce my tax liability? Gifting money to …
Summer break is coming to an end and another school year is upon us. Stores are filled with back to school supplies and clothes and shoe shopping is in full swing. Social media will soon be filled with 1st day of school pictures. What does the milestone of another school year mean to your financial plan? If you plan on …
Important questions to ask when choosing the right person to help plan your financial future Let’s be honest: keeping up with the current state of financial markets and navigating the ins and outs of investing is daunting. Who has the time to figure it all out, and the confidence to make sound decisions? Yet some 54% of Americans polled in a …
“Investor decisions are the biggest determinant of success, not investment returns” With the world emerging from a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, political uncertainties and a host of other unexpected forces, investors today are being subjected to an unwanted roller coaster ride. Today’s volatile markets are leading more people to ask, what now? How do I protect my financial …
by Lark TurnerCourtesy of dc.urbanturf.com This article was originally published on UrbanTurf in early 2014, but we re-publish from time to time with updated links to remind readers of the homebuyer programs available in Virginia. Over the last month, UrbanTurf has re-published articles that look at programs in DC and Maryland that help buyers defray the costs of buying a home. This week, we check …
We all go into marriage hoping for the happily-ever-after ending, but often it doesn’t work out that way. The divorce process requires both spouses to make a host of difficult decisions around financial topics that may be unfamiliar, complicated and emotional – yet these decisions will help create the foundation on which each person builds a new, fresh start. If …
Women today account for or influence 70-80 percent of all buying decisions. The ‘female economy’ was estimated by Forbes in 2017 to be worth $18 trillion, and continues to grow. These statistics reveal the crucial role women play in keeping the economy afloat—in good times and in bad. As a result, many businesses have taken heed. Still, plenty of industries …
What are the Most Important Financial Resolutions I Should Have for 2022? Everyone has different priorities but here are the top four I recommend: 1. Protect Your Estate Review and update your estate documents. The primary purpose of a will is to ensure that your assets are distributed to whomever you choose, in the amount and manner that you choose. …
