Five Financial Tips When Approaching Retirement
Saving for retirement is important no matter what stage of life you’re in. However, the way you handle your finances in the years approaching retirement can have a huge impact …
Make SMART Financial Goals for 2020
The start of a new year is often a time of motivation and goal setting. Sadly, few New Year’s resolutions survive through January, let alone the rest of the year. …
The Secure Act May Impact Your Financial Plan
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, also known as the SECURE Act, became law in December of 2019. As the name implies, the goal of …
End of Year Charitable Giving Strategies
The end of the year is often used to reflect upon all the good things the last year has brought and to give to those who have been less fortunate. …
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit score affects many aspects of your finances, from the interest rate you receive on loans to whether or not you need to put down a deposit for your …
How and Why to Build an Emergency Fund
With pressing financial goals such as buying a home, paying off debt, saving for college, and preparing for retirement, it can be easy to put building an emergency fund on …
IRA & 401(k) Early Withdrawal Penalty Exceptions
The U.S. government incentivizes individuals to save for retirement with retirement savings plans, such as an IRA or 401(k). However, these accounts come with both a carrot and a stick. …
Top Reasons to Retire in South Carolina
There are a lot of decisions to make when planning for retirement, but one of the biggest is where you’re going to live. Florida is known as a great state …
What You Need to Know About Social Security Changes in 2020
Every October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases the updates it will be making to social security for the coming year. This year, the SSA update included changes to a …
Should You Get a Second Mortgage to Pay for College?
The rising cost of college tuition has left many families struggling to come up with the funds to pay for higher education. Student loans are an option, but they can …