Life & Finances

The Most Essential Questions to Ask a Financial Planner Before Hiring Them
Once you’re meeting with one another, here’s a look at the top questions you need to be asking. Continue reading

HSAs vs. FSAs: The Similarities & Differences
As healthcare costs continue to rise, protecting the rest of your wealth becomes even more critical. Continue reading

How to Know if You Need a Financial Planner
Financial planners can offer investment management advice, retirement and tax planning guidance, estate planning help, and more. Continue reading

How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More
Putting away a dollar for tomorrow means one less dollar to spend today. Continue reading

A Primer On Buying Your First Car
Here’s what to focus on when you’re buying a car, according to auto experts. Continue reading

What Does It Mean To Be Diversified? Here Are The Basics
Portfolio diversification goes far beyond asset class, it even goes beyond sectors or industries. Continue reading

How to Invest In Your 401(k) or IRA
Asset allocation and rebalancing could have a direct impact on your future. Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Paying For College
Here’s a look at what you need to consider when it comes to paying for college costs, to help ensure the educational journey is as positive as possible for everyone in the family. Continue reading

What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer
Here are the most important things for first-time buyers to keep in mind when embarking on their search. Continue reading

Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership
Read the listings, visit some open houses, sign on with a Realtor, make an offer. Continue reading