Financial Planning
Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA What is Debt Recycling? Debt recycling is a personal finance strategy that is commonly used by turning existing “bad debt” into “good debt” that is both tax deductible and works to enhance your financial future. Good debt is debt that is used to pay for an asset that has long-term…
Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP® Welcoming a new child into the world is an exciting time for parents, grandparents, friends and family. As we guide clients through many different phases and transitions of life, we often provide counsel to people who are interested in transferring wealth to the next generation. My husband and I just…
Listen to Marty Shields, Samantha Masey, and Vincenzo Testa discuss their recommendations for financial planning tips for working professionals. Discussion includes: Budgeting & Debt Management Saving for Retirement Maximizing Employer Benefits Risk Management
Written by: Marty Shields, CFP®, AIF Developing an estate plan is not high on many people’s to-do list because it can be overwhelming to think about, and everyone hopes it is not needed until many years in the future. The fact is that life is uncertain and if something were to happen, the difference between…
Written by: Samantha Masey Many young professionals are not aware that saving for retirement now will have a huge impact on their financial picture in the long run. This article offers three practical steps to get their financial life on track. Three steps for savings towards retirement: Create a Budget Contribute to Employer Retirement Plans…
Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP® 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other similar employer-offered retirement plans have some great benefits. These plans make it easy to save directly from your paycheck and can help simplify the investment experience, especially for those in the early years of retirement saving or who have a relatively low account balance. However, there…