Historically, October is the month the IRS announces changes to certain figures for the upcoming year. These changes are based on the...
Financial Planning
Prepare for the Unexpected
Stuff happens. It just does. As much as we try to control the world around us, life is full of unpredictable events. That’s true at...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Is Now the Time to Tap into the Increased Value of Your Home?
Homeowners have seen the value of their homes soar over the past few years. Even though prices have flattened or even declined this...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
What Does a Bank Failure Mean for You?
The failure of SVB and Signature Bank two weeks ago, coupled with the private bailout of First Republic Bank by eleven large banks,...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
7 Ways to Save Money
Saving money should always be a priority, but even more so in today’s environment, where necessities such as food and gas are rising...
6 Overlooked Financial Tips
Managing your finances, saving for special big-ticket items, and planning for retirement are examples of things that can feel...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Think Small. It Could Have Big Rewards.
Big ideas and significant accomplishments tend to get the headlines, but to actually get things done, you might need to think small....
Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
COLA Increase Announced for Social Security
On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced that Social Security recipients will receive a 5.9...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Sitting Down with Fee-Only Financial Advisor Howard Hook
We sat down with Howard Hook, Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor at EKS Associates. His responses are lightly edited for brevity....
Maintaining Flexibility in an Uncertain World
When making decisions about the future, let's face it: we like to know precisely what the future will hold. It helps us feel...
Avoid These 6 Common Money Mistakes Made by People in Their 20s
This article appeared on Barrons.com Retirement savers in their 20s can afford mistakes since even modest investments can grow into...
How Will the New Administration Impact Financial Planning?
I spend a decent amount of time commuting and enjoy listening to sports talk radio. The other day on my drive into Princeton, I was...