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
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...
Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Insights
Resolve to be Prepared for the Unexpected
Good riddance to 2020. That is the overwhelming sentiment as the calendar changes to 2021. A new year brings new hope: successful...
How to Get Creative If Debt is Out of Control
Even in the best of times, life can throw a wrench into your financial planning. And for many people, these are not the best of...