Make Protecting Your Income A Priority
You might be thinking…
Other people get disabled, not me.
My business can run without me.
I’d rather put my money into growing my business.
The truth is illness and injury impact all of us, even businesses. Whether you are a key employee or business owner, understanding the possible outcomes of a temporary or permanent disability will help you to identify smart solutions for your financial plan.
The Surprising Pitfalls of Retiring at the Same Time as Your Spouse
Four Considerations for Your Joint Retirement Plan
On paper, retiring at the same time as your spouse sounds like a no-brainer! If you both retire together, then you would be free to travel the world, take up some new hobbies, and spend more quality time together as a couple. Chances are that you’ve not been able to enjoy these luxuries much over the past 20, 30, or more years. This is because, by the time we are nearing retirement, we have only recently said our goodbyes to our youngest child, and spouses have seen little of each other as
Long-Term Care - It’s Not as Scary as You Might Think
Take Care of Your Future Self by Making a Long-Term Care Plan Today
Sometimes, the unknown can be a bit scary. Previously, I’ve shared several financial tips that will allow you to plan for your financial independence and to own your future. Today, I want to ask you to give me a few somber minutes of your time.
I am asking you to turn off your emotions and turn on your intellect only. This way, you will be protected from your emotions entering in and shutting you off from discussing a tough but important topic: Long-Term Care. Come out from under the blanket
Attention Married Couples: How to Get in Sync with These Nine Essential Money Practices
Put You and Your Partner on the Path Towards Financial Success
Oh, the dichotomy of money talks with your spouse. They’re so vital to have, yet they are often uncomfortable. So, not surprisingly, most married couples aren’t properly communicating about financial habits and money values.
When a couple marries, they bring their individual money values into the union, which can be as unique as their fingerprints. These values have been created over a lifetime, often through observing parents, and most people are deeply entrenched in them. The trouble is that
Weighing the Benefits of Stocks or Bonds to Save for Retirement
How to Determine What Investment Strategy is Right for You
If you are planning for your future then, hopefully, you have put some thought into saving for retirement. When planning for retirement, there are many important factors to consider, such as how much investment risk is appropriate for your financial goals – and your comfort level. If what I have mentioned so far resonates with you, then the next question is, should you invest in stocks or bonds for your retirement savings?
There is a lot to unpack here because every investment has risks. When
Outsourcing in the New Year So You Can Do What Matters
Delegating Certain Responsibilities and Tasks Can Allow You the Freedom to Do What You Love
We all know the classic saying, “time is money,” right? We also know that time and money are the two things we often wish we had more of. The key to time management and overall life quality will always be finding that balance between what you have to do, what you want to do, and figuring out how to afford it all.
I know that I usually share about financial planning topics here. However, today, I wanted to share about something that’s equally important and still related: The idea of outsourcing