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Myths about Women and Money (Part III)
Myth #3: Women aren’t financially savvy. Women are making most day-to-day purchases and budgeting decisions for their household yet they still feel uncomfortable discussing financial matters and often consider money a taboo subject. They say things like: “I was told...
Myths about Women and Money (Part II)
Myth #2: Women are not as confident as men when it comes to investing. But how is investing confidence measured? Does a more confident investor take more investment risk and memorize their year over year returns? Does a more confident investor assign a goal to their...
Myths about Women and Money (Part I)
Myth #1: Women Spend More Money than Men Do women spend more money then men? If you said yes, you are not alone! In a study of 300 articles, researchers found that women were defined as "excessive spenders" across 65% of the articles aimed at them. The consensus was...
Why is a Roth IRA Awesome!
Roth IRA is a term that I’m sure you have heard before, but may not necessarily understand. So, let's take a few minutes to talk about them, clarify and excite! A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account. You contribute to a Roth IRA with earned income. What makes...
What is a Spousal IRA?
Did you know that you can have an IRA account for each spouse even if one spouse doesn’t earn an income? You need earned income to contribute to an IRA (individual retirement account) but one exception is a Spousal IRA. A Spousal IRA is when one spouse contributes to...
Traditional IRAs versus Roth IRAs
Is a Traditional IRA or a ROTH IRA right for me?
2020 Charitable Giving – Parade of Non-Profits
This is the week that your inbox is full of requests for end-of-year giving. Everyone is trying to make a final push for the year in hopes for a positive impact for their cause. And why not? Charitable giving makes you feel good but it can also provide a tax benefit...
The Greenway Gazette – Beneficiaries
Q4 2020 Ruminations from your Financial Advisor and Money Coach As we are in the midst of the holiday season, beneficiaries are on my mind. You are gathering either in person or via Zoom with your loved ones. Odds are these loved ones are also the beneficiaries of...
Retirement Income Planning and its Similarities to Setting up a Backyard Pool
Because it is Retirement Planning Month, retirement income planning is on my mind. No, not my retirement, (but it is never too early to start planning for retirement!). Recently though, I thought about Retirement Income Planning when I was setting up a pool in my...
1st Quarter 2020 Market Review
Please click the link below to view our Q1 2020 Market Review. Q1 2020 Quarterly Market Review
Monopoly Jr and Behavioral Finance: How playing a game can help children with money
While playing Monopoly, I saw a great opportunity to further my children's instruction on money management I didn't realize playing Monopoly,\ Jr would also be a lesson in Behavioral Finance! In the times of social distancing and quarantine, I, like all of you, have...
Our April 2020 Newsletter: The Stock Market vs The Economy is out!
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Our March 2020 Newsletter: Keeping Calm During Market Volatility is out!
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Hot off the Press: February 2020 Newsletter: Coronavirus and the Markets
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Our January 2020 Newsletter: How will the US and Iran conflict affect oil? is out!
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Planning Your Finances vs Planning a Vacation
Winter vacation is over and we are back in the swing of things! This winter break I decided to do something I swore I would never do: drive to Florida. I needed a vacation and some fun in the sun! With the addition of twin babies, flying with four children, a double...
Q4 2019 Market Review
Please see our Q4 2019 Market Review by clicking on the link below. January 2020 Monthly Market Review
Happy New Year!
It’s a new month, new year, new DECADE!! The New Year is often a time when people reflect on their past and make promises for positive change in the future. I have made a few resolutions for 2020 and you’re reading one of them right now! With the revamp of...