Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Are you saving enough for your retirement? Consider these tips. Count Everything! Start by determining what you’ve saved so far. That includes obvious savings, such as stock and bond investments, mutual funds, saved cash, IRAs and 401(k) plans. But don’t...
Creating a Budget That Reflects Your Values

Creating a Budget That Reflects Your Values

Budgeting. Even the word itself sounds bad. It feels so … rigid. So constricting. So boring. I get it. No one likes to talk about budgeting (except, well, me). But here’s the thing: You can’t get ahead financially if you don’t know where your...
Baby-Proofing Your Finances

Baby-Proofing Your Finances

So, you’re going to be a parent. Exciting? Yes. Scary? Certainly. While finances may seem to be a daunting part of your new, more fiscally responsible life, this is just the beginning of navigating all that having a child brings. No doubt, you want to be...
Stop Giving Your Grown Kids Money

Stop Giving Your Grown Kids Money

If you’re a parent giving money to your 20-something or 30-something child, you’re not alone. A 2015 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 61 percent of United States parents have supported their adult children financially.  “I think...